When will Vietnam open its borders to Lithuania and during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2021?

  Borders Partially Restricted

2019 divided the history of most countries into «before» and «after». We are talking about a pandemic that has swept the whole world. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first identified among residents of Hubei province (China). In just a few months, a disease called Covid-19 has spread to the inhabitants of the entire planet. Lithuania and Vietnam were not an exception.

Why is covid so dangerous? Regardless of the level of development of a particular state, medical care and other factors, millions of people have become victims of the coronavirus. According to the latest data, this figure is 177 039 062 people, among the total — 3 832 951 deaths. The main symptoms of the disease are: shortness of breath, high fever, dry cough, loss of taste and smell. The world’s leading countries have developed or are working on the production of their own vaccines that protect against COVID-19. Naturally, vaccination is not a 100% guarantee of protection against coronavirus, however, when infected, the disease is transferred much easier.

According to current data (statistics for Saturday, 5 June 2021), the number of cases in Vietnam is 8541 people, total deaths are 53, and 5178 are sick right now. Such statistics forced the government of the state of Vietnam to impose certain restrictions on flights and border crossing.

Is it allowed to enter Vietnam from Lithuania?

Current statistics on the restrictions on entry to Vietnam:

• Open to citizens: Yes
• Open to s: Partially
• Open to foreigners and tourists: Partially
• Quarantine (lockdown) in Vietnam: No

During the most «acute» periods of the pandemic, the following restrictions are applied in Vietnam:

1. Foreigners can enter the territory of Vietnam only if absolutely necessary: study in Vietnam, employment, residence permit. For more information about the conditions of entry, read the official sources of the government: https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/
2. Availability of the test: Upon arrival a health declaration is required

All countries are divided into 3 main categories by the Ministry of Health:

• «Green» (low rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Orange» (average rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Red» (high rate of spread of coronavirus)

In this regard, the government acts in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Association. The distribution of states into separate categories is updated regularly. At the moment, Lithuania ranks among the states of the «Orange» category.

The main reasons for the introduction of new restrictions are coronavirus mutations, an increase in the number of cases, and insufficient vaccination rates.

Rules for entering Vietnam from Lithuania in 2021

At the moment, Vietnam is partially opened to foreigners, including s. Quarantine measures are applied to tourism and trade.

Before travelling to Vietnam, s must pass the PCR test no earlier than 72 hours in advance and submit a written document of an international standard (in English). Also, at the time of arrival, there should be no signs of SARS (fever, chills, runny nose, cough, etc.).

Is it necessary to comply with quarantine and take a PCR test when entering Vietnam?

Upon arrival a health declaration is required

Quarantined for 14 days in a government facility is required

For which countries are the borders with Vietnam open?

Today (Saturday, 5 June 2021) the borders of Vietnam are fully open for 0/ 32 countries, partially open for 49/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Estonia are partially or completely open:

In Vietnam, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, only essential shops are opened. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

Borders with Cambodia, China, and Laos are closed.Foreigners remain banned from entering Vietnam, except foreign experts, investors, managers, skilled workers, and resident diplomats, among others.While short-term trips to Vietnam for leisure purposes remain banned, officials have started to reissue electronic visas to foreign nationals from 80 locations, including Australia, mainland China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, the UK, and the US.Inbound commercial flights remain suspended until further notice. Chartered flights may operate on a case-by-case basis to transport Vietnamese citizens and foreign nationals who are allowed to enter the country. However, authorities have banned flights from South Africa and the UK, due to new COVID-19 variants from the two countries.Officials require people who can still enter Vietnam to test negative for COVID-19 within five days before the travel date. All passengers, including incoming foreign experts and flight crew, must quarantine at centralized facilities for 14 days upon entry into Vietnam.Additionally, the government is limiting inbound repatriation flights through mid-February ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.Authorities have bilateral arrangements with some countries to allow reciprocal travel for business purposes. Business travelers from Japan and South Korea can enter Vietnam with protocols, such as testing negative for COVID-19 before the trips and adhering to a pre-agreed itinerary while in Vietnam.

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entering the territory of Vietnam. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

For which countries are the borders with Lithuania open?

Today (Saturday, 5 June 2021) Lithuania’s borders are fully open to 21/ 32 countries, partially open — to 30/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Lithuania are partially or completely open:

•  Austria
•  Belgium
•  Bulgaria
•  Cyprus
•  Czech Republic
•  Germany
•  Denmark
•  Estonia
•  Spain
•  Finland
•  France
•  United Kingdom
•  Greece
•  Croatia
•  Hungary
•  Italy
•  Latvia
•  Netherlands
•  Poland
•  Portugal
•  Sweden

In Lithuania, bars and restaurants work only for takeout and delivery, only essential shops are opened. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entry into Lithuania. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

The cheapest flights to Vietnam from Lithuania

The resumption of full-fledged air communication is gradual. At the moment, direct flights to Vietnam are limited, so it is possible to get to Vietnam with transfers. We offer the best air fares from Lithuania to Vietnam. Today you have the opportunity to book tickets at an affordable price. A pandemic is not a barrier to business and travel.

We constantly monitor the situation with the spread of coronavirus and are always ready to provide you with up-to-date information.

Actual data of COVID-19 in Vietnam

Current coronavirus statistics in Vietnam:

• Total cases of covid infection: 8541
• Sick right now: 5178
• Number of deaths: 53
• Recent morbidity: growing

Situation with lockdown in Vietnam:

Authorities in multiple areas, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, have ordered the closure of several classes of nonessential businesses, including street food stalls, bars, and theatres.Officials in multiple areas, including Hanoi, have suspended in-person classes in schools.Similar business and gathering controls are active in other areas with recent COVID-19 cases, including the provinces of Quang Ninh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, Yen Bai, and Vinh Phuc.In various locations, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, people have to wear facemasks when in public. Precautions in tourism sites typically require visitors and workers to wear facemasks. Masks are also mandatory when using public transport.

>Actual data of COVID-19 in Russia

Current statistics on coronavirus in Russia:

• Total cases of covid infection: 276 256
• Sick right now: 12 363
• Number of deaths: 4302
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Russia:

Shops are allowed to open under certain conditions (e.g. having a direct access to outside) and with reduced capacity. The retailer must provide 20 square meters of space per customer.Restaurants, bars and cafés are closed, except for take away or delivery. Catering can still be provided in certain circumstances such as for staff of enterprises, or in educational institutions, social care, and health care.A distance of 2 metres between people must be ensured (except for members of the same family). The safety distance may be less if there is a professional partition, or when personal protective equipment is worn. Distances in queues should be at least 1 metre.

Thus, the restrictions associated with the coronavirus dictate living conditions in 2021. Each state has developed its own border crossing rules and entry rules. It all depends on the general situation with the spread of COVID-19.

However, even in a pandemic, you can leave Lithuania for Vietnam with the necessary permits:

Upon arrival a health declaration is required

Quarantined for 14 days in a government facility is required