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For travelers eagerly awaiting news of where they will be able to travel this summer, we have put together a list of European countries that will soon be open to tourists and their requirements for arriving foreigners. So which countries and when do they open their borders to Lithuanian travelers?
Latvia and Estonia
The restrictions on Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian citizens traveling between the Baltic States have been lifted since May 15, and the Lithuanian-Latvian border has been fully opened since June 1. Movement between countries is now free, there are no posts and inspections, but security requirements have yet to be met.
Greece
Greece started the domestic tourism season on May 25. The country has resumed regular ferry traffic to its islands, as well as opening cafes and restaurants for visitors. Mainland travelers can now travel to all the islands of the Aegean and Ionian seas, both by ferry and by plane.
Tourists and other travelers from 29 countries of the world (including Lithuania) will be able to travel freely to Greece from June 15, they will not have to isolate themselves. It is important to know that the Greek health services will carry out random checks on the coronavirus, but they will not be mandatory, as indicated above. Direct international flights to tourist destinations will gradually resume from July 1.
Greece has already opened many tourist attractions, more than two hundred archaeological sites, including the Acropolis of Athens.
Cyprus
International flights to Cyprus will resume on June 9. Passengers must verify COVID-19 three days before the flight. This measure will be revoked on June 20 in 13 countries, including Lithuania.
Cyprus has planned to resume international air services in two phases: the first phase will run from June 9 to 19 and the second phase will start on June 20. During the first stage, flights will only be allowed from Greece, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Israel, Malta, Hungary, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Norway, Finland.
The Minister noted that from 9 to 19 June, those arriving in Cyprus from the top countries on the list must present a negative result certificate of a coronavirus test carried out in a certified laboratory no earlier than 72 hours before the flight. As of June 20, such a requirement will no longer apply to them.
Furthermore, Cyprus undertakes to cover all costs incurred by people who would be diagnosed with coronavirus during vacations on this Mediterranean island.
When staying in Cyprus, people who do not belong to the same group of travelers must maintain a distance of at least two meters from each other outside and three meters inside. In restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs, tables will be built at least two meters away. Groups of up to 10 people can sit next to each of them. Guests must pay by card instead of cash. It is unclear what specific rules will be mandatory in night clubs.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria has opened its borders to tourists from 29 countries, including the three Baltic states, as of June 1: they will no longer be required to isolate themselves for 14 days upon arrival.
Montenegro
The Montenegrin government has released a list of 130 countries whose citizens can enter the country as of June 1 without quarantine requirements and without evidence of coronavirus.
In mid-May, Montenegrin authorities announced that COVID-19 was completely under control in the country, so that hotels, beaches, supermarkets, restaurants and cafes had been open since May 18.
Croatia
Since May 28, Croatia has opened its borders to the citizens of Lithuania and nine other countries of the European Union without restrictions.
Lithuanian citizens will not have to state the reason for entering the country. Before the trip, they will be able to provide their personal data on a website specially designed to reduce waiting times at the border.
Admittedly, getting to Croatia by plane remains difficult, and several tourists are expected to arrive by land.
Croatia
Iceland
June 15 Iceland opens its borders to all travelers. Those who wish to do so may be tested for coronavirus upon arrival at Keflavik Airport in Iceland. If the traveler already brings a certificate confirming that it is not COVID-19, then the traveler will not be subject to quarantine.
It is important to know that all travelers coming to Iceland will be asked to download a special mobile application. Its purpose is to trace the path of a tourist if it is confirmed that he has a coronavirus.
Italy
The Italian government since June 3. It will admit tourists again and will no longer require visitors to be isolated for two weeks.
All museums, including the Roman Vatican, are already open, but visitors must follow strict rules. From May 18. allowed to reopen bars and restaurants.
St. Doors also opened its doors. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Visitors can once again visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Roman Coliseum
Norway
Although not a member of the EU, Norway is a member of the European Economic Area and is moving with Europe in various aspects of the bloc’s pandemic response.
From May 13. Travelers from EU countries (including the United Kingdom), as well as Iceland and Liechtenstein, can enter Norway for work or if they have relatives living in the country. Oslo’s decision is less tourism-related and more focused on admitting temporary workers to Norway.
Poland
Following the lifting of border controls by other countries, Warsaw has announced that its strict closure will last until June 12. However, diplomats, foreigners with Polish residences and professional truckers were allowed to go through certain checkpoints earlier this month.
Polish media announce that the country can open its borders on June 15. This was mentioned by Jadwiga Emilewicz, Deputy Prime Minister of Poland. According to her, Poland would follow the example of other European countries that are considering the same date.
France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and other countries most affected by the coronavirus do not specify the exact dates on which Lithuanian citizens will be able to travel to them. More countries are expected to announce a reduction in quarantine on June 15, and in July we will be able to travel almost throughout the European continent.
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