Lithuania imposes stringent quarantine restrictions for arrivals from Costa Rica, Maldives and Mongolia
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Topics: LITHUANIA COSTA RICA MALDIVES MONGOLIA
In addition, the same revealed that arrivals from Serbia and Bermuda will be subject to the country’s regular isolation requirements.
The newly introduced measures entered into force today, on May 10, and will be effective until May 16, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
Based on the Ministry’s announcement, Costa Rica, the Maldives, and Mongolia, along with hundreds of other countries, will have to undergo several restrictions while in Lithuania.
In a press release issued by the Ministry, it was explained that all arrivals are obliged to present a completed questionnaire to the carrier and undergo a COVID-19 test within 72 hours before entering the country. The test is mandatory for all persons over the age of 16.
In addition to the testing requirement, based on the Ministry’s announcement, everyone will be required to stay self-isolated for ten days. During the self-isolation period, the authorities urge that no one leaves their accommodation unless it is for an essential reason.
However, cross-border workers and all persons who cross the border between Lithuania and another European Union country on a daily basis, such as students, pupils, trainees, and business persons, can use a COVID-19 test up to seven days old.
The Ministry pointed out that the self-isolation period can be shortened if a second negative PCR test is submitted on the seventh day. Nevertheless, all those who are permitted to reduce their self-isolation period must limit the number of individuals they are in contact with.
Exempt from the quarantine measures are all those travelling with their own vehicle. However, they are still required to present a negative Coronavirus test not older than 72 hours or undergo the testing procedure in Lithuania within 24 hours of their arrival.
Moreover, self-isolation requirements do not apply to the following groups of people:
Persons under the Vienna Convention
Persons serving in NATO, their family members, and personnel
Officials carrying out transfer, extradition, or takeover tasks
Foreigners ensuring national security in Lithuania
Health professionals
Cross-border workers
Seafarers
Athletes, sports professionals, instructors, and medical personnel
Lithuanian citizens working as teachers in Belarus
Employees of the Aviation Board of the State Border Guard Service. ■