Answered who, upon returning from abroad, self-isolation is mandatory and for whom is not.

Julijanas Gališanskis, chief specialist of the Health Ministry’s Press Service, said isolation upon arrival in Lithuania is not necessary for those who have been fully vaccinated with a European Union-registered coronavirus vaccine.

“Currently there are four of them: Comirnaty, Moderna, Vaxzevria and Janssen. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that people who have been fully vaccinated with these vaccines do not need proof of COVID-19 disease before coming to Lithuania. ”, Clarified J. Gališanskis.

Despite the fact that up to three months must elapse between two doses of Vaxzevria, people isolated with the first dose of Vaxzevria do not benefit from the isolation exemption when returning to Lithuania, although these people 4 weeks after the first dose of Vaxzevria, But not for more than 12 weeks, the benefits of the Opportunity Passport will be available, which will take effect on May 24.

Aistė Šuksta, Public Relations Advisor to the Minister of Health Arūnas Dulkis, explained on Monday to the Delfi portal that the Opportunity Passport is not about travel, but about opportunities within the country, so those with isolation after returning from abroad do not are exempt after the first dose of Vaxzevria.

“The Passport of Opportunity is valid only domestically. It is valid only in Lithuania and it is not valid when traveling abroad or when returning from abroad. The Passport of Opportunity does not offer any option in terms of isolation. It is about additional activities that people will be able to carry out four weeks after the first dose of the vaccine, ”said the minister’s adviser.

When returning from another country, the COVID-19 test is not mandatory and isolation does not apply to the following people:

• for patients with COVID-19 disease, if it has been confirmed in the last 180 days;
• for people in transit through Lithuania, when only necessary stops are made in Lithuania (for refueling, ensuring hygiene needs, etc.);
• members of official delegations.

There are more exceptions. All exceptions for isolation and testing can be found here.