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2020-05-08

Situation due to coronavirus (updated 05.08)

Dear visitors,

Lithuanian authorities have announced additional precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country.

Lithuanian authorities are implementing precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country, with the quarantine regime from 16 March to 31 May. While the quarantine is in place, travelling is mostly restricted with some exceptions.

Museums, theatres, cinemas, schools and universities are closed. This has also caused Klaipėda Tourism and Culture Information Center accessibility.

More about current situation in the country you can read at – http://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/

Restrictions for travelling

Starting on 15 May, citizens of Latvia and Estonia will be allowed to enter Lithuania freely and without the required 14-day self-isolation period.

Citizens of other EU countries will be allowed to come to Lithuania from 11 May for work, business or education.

EU citizens, except for Baltic and Polish nationals, will be required to self-isolate for two weeks after coming to Lithuania.
Lithuanian residents must also self-isolate for two weeks after returning from foreign countries (except Latvia, Estonia and Poland).

If you are a foreign citizen planning to return to your home country during the quarantine, we strongly advise contacting your embassy immediately. Here’s a list of Lithuania-based embassies and consulates.

More information can be found at  www.urm.lt.

City public transport system is working properly.
Buses have slight changes in their schedules. You can check them at www.klaipedatransport.lt.
Ferries to Curonian spit are going on schedule (www.keltas.lt).

COVID-19 Hotline in Lithuania: 1808 (free of charge).

If necessary, please contact us at tic@klaipedainfo.lt, by phone +370 46 412186 or through social media.

All the latest information can be found on the Lithuanian Ministry of Health website www.sam.lrv.lt/en