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COVID-19: FAQ for returning international students
The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the symptoms of flu: a high temperature, a cough, feeling short of breath and other respiratory disorders, muscle pain and fatigue. More complicated cases of coronavirus may lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney insufficiency or death.
Preventive measures
It is important to remember, that washing hands is the most important preventive measure against contracting virus. Hands should be washed frequently and thoroughly with water and soap for at least 20 seconds. In case there is no water and soap, use alcohol-based hand sanitiser containing at least 60% of alcohol. Also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Preventive measures
It is important to remember, that washing hands is the most important preventive measure against contracting virus. Hands should be washed frequently and thoroughly with water and soap for at least 20 seconds. In case there is no water and soap, use alcohol-based hand sanitiser containing at least 60% of alcohol. Also avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Returning to Lithuania
What should I do before returning to Lithuania?
1. Fill in the Mandatory returning international student registration form;
2. Fill in one more arriving form.
3. If you are living in the VGTU dormitory, before returning, you should contact the administrator of the VGTU dormitory, so they would inform you about the rules and possibilities of the self-isolation in VGTU dormitory.
4. If you do not live in the VGTU dormitory, please contact VGTU International Studies Centre crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnRzY0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij50c2NAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx and wait for the guidance.
5. You are required to register with the National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health within 24 hours of arrival.
6. Foreigners arriving from the non-EU countries or countries included in the list of countries affected by the coronavirus, which is published weekly, are required, within 24 hours, to contact the Hotline 1808 or any testing body in order to be tested for the coronavirus.
2. Fill in one more arriving form.
3. If you are living in the VGTU dormitory, before returning, you should contact the administrator of the VGTU dormitory, so they would inform you about the rules and possibilities of the self-isolation in VGTU dormitory.
4. If you do not live in the VGTU dormitory, please contact VGTU International Studies Centre crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnRzY0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij50c2NAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx and wait for the guidance.
5. You are required to register with the National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health within 24 hours of arrival.
6. Foreigners arriving from the non-EU countries or countries included in the list of countries affected by the coronavirus, which is published weekly, are required, within 24 hours, to contact the Hotline 1808 or any testing body in order to be tested for the coronavirus.
Should I bring a Covid-free health certificate?
Foreigners arriving from non-EU countries or countries included in the list of countries affected by the coronavirus are required, within 24 hours, to contact the Hotline 1808 or any testing station in order to be tested for the coronavirus here in Lithuania.
What do I need to know about self-isolation period?
Foreigners arriving from third countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and the United Kingdom (UK), are required to stay in isolation for two weeks.
Foreigners are required to register with the National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health within 24 hours of arrival Hotline 1808.
Foreigners arriving from third countries outside the EEA, Switzerland and UK and countries included in the list of countries affected by the coronavirus, which is published weekly, are required, within 24 hours, to contact the Hotline 1808 in order to be tested for the coronavirus.
In case of emergency to leave the self-isolation, you are required to contact International Studies Centre by the email TSC@VGTU.LT and receive the confirmation of receival and guidance.
Also you have to fill in the application for a permit to leave the place of isolation for the National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/permit
More information
Don’t forget:
You and the university are responsible for 14-days self-isolation of the student. Violation or non-compliance with self-isolation shall be subject to criminal liability.
Please take note that under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Lithuania, all people need to follow the necessary protective measures. Those who will not be following the laws and regulations of the Republic of Lithuania for self-isolation can face fine, arrest or up to three (3) years in prison. Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it.
Please obtain food, medications or any other necessary items remotely. Please take note that here in Lithuania we have quite a lot of apps and websites for food or other supplies with contactless delivery option. You can order deliveries from:
- Wolt (for restaurants, cafes, groceries and flowers);
- Bolt (Food for restaurants and cafes);
- Barbora (for groceries);
- Etc.
When you will arrive to Vilnius, you should not take the bus, trolleybus, or ride by a local friend. At the moment the taxis can offer a safe ride. For example, when booking a taxi “BOLT”, choose the driver with the option “Protect”.
Foreigners are required to register with the National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health within 24 hours of arrival Hotline 1808.
Foreigners arriving from third countries outside the EEA, Switzerland and UK and countries included in the list of countries affected by the coronavirus, which is published weekly, are required, within 24 hours, to contact the Hotline 1808 in order to be tested for the coronavirus.
In case of emergency to leave the self-isolation, you are required to contact International Studies Centre by the email TSC@VGTU.LT and receive the confirmation of receival and guidance.
Also you have to fill in the application for a permit to leave the place of isolation for the National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health: https://nvsc.lrv.lt/permit
More information
Don’t forget:
You and the university are responsible for 14-days self-isolation of the student. Violation or non-compliance with self-isolation shall be subject to criminal liability.
Please take note that under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Lithuania, all people need to follow the necessary protective measures. Those who will not be following the laws and regulations of the Republic of Lithuania for self-isolation can face fine, arrest or up to three (3) years in prison. Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it.
Please obtain food, medications or any other necessary items remotely. Please take note that here in Lithuania we have quite a lot of apps and websites for food or other supplies with contactless delivery option. You can order deliveries from:
- Wolt (for restaurants, cafes, groceries and flowers);
- Bolt (Food for restaurants and cafes);
- Barbora (for groceries);
- Etc.
When you will arrive to Vilnius, you should not take the bus, trolleybus, or ride by a local friend. At the moment the taxis can offer a safe ride. For example, when booking a taxi “BOLT”, choose the driver with the option “Protect”.
INFORMATION FOR RETURNING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Will 2020 study start date be postponed?
The academic year 2020/2021 for second and higher year students will start as normal – 2nd of September.
If I am delayed for starting studies in September because of the pandemic (since I have returned to my home country), will my start date be postponed?
All the second and higher year students must plan their return to Vilnius 14 days before the studies start. If the international student has a temporary residence permit or national visa D, he is allowed to enter Lithuania with the strict 14 days self-isolation period.
Will courses now be offered online or in a blended format as a result of the current pandemic?
Considering the situation of covid-19 in Lithuania, at the moment we are planning to start everything as normal, face to face lectures. All the lectures for the second and higher year students are planned to be held in classrooms. VGTU will organize online studies only in case of Lithuanian Government will announce the quarantine in the country.
COVID-19 prevention
What means of protection the University is using?
The University constantly performs disinfection of surfaces (door handles, armrests, etc.). Disinfectant liquid for hands can be found at all the entrances to VGTU.
What to do if I think that I might have been infected with COVID-19?
If you feel symptoms, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or other respiratory problems, if you experience muscle pain or fatigue, please call immediately the Emergency Help Centre line 1808 and follow medical advice.
Useful information
Help Centre
If you feel flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or other respiratory problems, if you experience muscle pain or fatigue, please call immediately the Emergency Help Centre line 1808 and follow medical advice.
For more information, please call 8 618 79984 or send an email (24/7) to crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmluZm9AbnZzYy5sdCI+aW5mb0BudnNjLmx0PC9hPg==:xx
For more information, please call 8 618 79984 or send an email (24/7) to crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmluZm9AbnZzYy5sdCI+aW5mb0BudnNjLmx0PC9hPg==:xx
Contacts of faculties at VGTU
For more details contact crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmluZm9ybWFjaWphQHZndHUubHQiPmluZm9ybWFjaWphQHZndHUubHQ8L2E+:xx or your faculties:
Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute – (8 5) 274 4809, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5hdmluc3RAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Environmental Engineering – (8 5) 2745011, (8 5) 2745090, (8 5) 2370654, (8 5) 2744730, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFwZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5hcGZAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Architecture – (8 5) 274 5012, (8 682) 57414, (8 5) 274 5211, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFyY2hkZWtAdmd0dS5sdCI+YXJjaGRla0B2Z3R1Lmx0PC9hPg==:xx, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOkxpdXRhdXJhcy5OZWtyb3NpdXNAdmd0dS5sdMKgIj5MaXV0YXVyYXMuTmVrcm9zaXVzQHZndHUubHQmbmJzcDs8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Electronics – (8 5) 274 4753, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVsZmRla2FuYXRhc0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5lbGZkZWthbmF0YXNAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Department of Electrical Engineering (8 5) 274 4762
Department of Electronic Systems (8 5) 274 4766
Department of Computer Science and Communications Technologies (8 5) 274 4768
Faculty of Fundamental Sciences – (8 5) 274 4843, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmZtZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5mbWZAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Creative Industries – (8 5) 237 06 36, (8 5) 251 2322, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmtpZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5raWZAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Mechanics – (8 5) 274 4744 (EN), (8 5) 274 4745, (8 5) 274 5015, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOm1lY2hhbmlrQHZndHUubHQiPm1lY2hhbmlrQHZndHUubHQ8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Civil Engineering – (8 5) 274 5245 (EN), (8 5) 274 5240, (8 5) 274 5239, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnN0ZmRla0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5zdGZkZWtAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Transport Engineering – (8 5) 274 4798, (8 5) 274 4799, (8 5) 274 4797, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnRpZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij50aWZAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Business Management – (8 5) 274 4888, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOm1hbmFnZW1lbnRAdmd0dS5sdCI+bWFuYWdlbWVudEB2Z3R1Lmx0PC9hPg==:xx
Any technical questions on the organization of lectures shall be addressed to VGTU E-study group by phone 2745035 (internal number 9035) or by e-mail crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVzZ0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5lc2dAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
VGTU is offering free online psychological counseling for the students (video call or email). If you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or just want to talk about solutions to your problems, contact us crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdhYmlqYS5jZWxlZGluYWl0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5nYWJpamEuY2VsZWRpbmFpdGVAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx or crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdpbnRlLmd1ZHpldmljaXV0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5naW50ZS5ndWR6ZXZpY2l1dGVAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute – (8 5) 274 4809, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmF2aW5zdEB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5hdmluc3RAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Environmental Engineering – (8 5) 2745011, (8 5) 2745090, (8 5) 2370654, (8 5) 2744730, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFwZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5hcGZAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Architecture – (8 5) 274 5012, (8 682) 57414, (8 5) 274 5211, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmFyY2hkZWtAdmd0dS5sdCI+YXJjaGRla0B2Z3R1Lmx0PC9hPg==:xx, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOkxpdXRhdXJhcy5OZWtyb3NpdXNAdmd0dS5sdMKgIj5MaXV0YXVyYXMuTmVrcm9zaXVzQHZndHUubHQmbmJzcDs8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Electronics – (8 5) 274 4753, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVsZmRla2FuYXRhc0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5lbGZkZWthbmF0YXNAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Department of Electrical Engineering (8 5) 274 4762
Department of Electronic Systems (8 5) 274 4766
Department of Computer Science and Communications Technologies (8 5) 274 4768
Faculty of Fundamental Sciences – (8 5) 274 4843, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmZtZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5mbWZAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Creative Industries – (8 5) 237 06 36, (8 5) 251 2322, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmtpZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5raWZAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Mechanics – (8 5) 274 4744 (EN), (8 5) 274 4745, (8 5) 274 5015, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOm1lY2hhbmlrQHZndHUubHQiPm1lY2hhbmlrQHZndHUubHQ8L2E+:xx
Faculty of Civil Engineering – (8 5) 274 5245 (EN), (8 5) 274 5240, (8 5) 274 5239, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnN0ZmRla0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5zdGZkZWtAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Transport Engineering – (8 5) 274 4798, (8 5) 274 4799, (8 5) 274 4797, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOnRpZkB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij50aWZAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Faculty of Business Management – (8 5) 274 4888, crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOm1hbmFnZW1lbnRAdmd0dS5sdCI+bWFuYWdlbWVudEB2Z3R1Lmx0PC9hPg==:xx
Any technical questions on the organization of lectures shall be addressed to VGTU E-study group by phone 2745035 (internal number 9035) or by e-mail crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmVzZ0B2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5lc2dAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
VGTU is offering free online psychological counseling for the students (video call or email). If you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or just want to talk about solutions to your problems, contact us crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdhYmlqYS5jZWxlZGluYWl0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5nYWJpamEuY2VsZWRpbmFpdGVAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx or crypt:PGEgaHJlZj0ibWFpbHRvOmdpbnRlLmd1ZHpldmljaXV0ZUB2Z3R1Lmx0Ij5naW50ZS5ndWR6ZXZpY2l1dGVAdmd0dS5sdDwvYT4=:xx
Other useful information
Important information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) updated weekly by the government of Lithuania: https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19
Most important information: https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
You can follow the latest news about the situation on the LRT English website of the Lithuanian National Broadcaster: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english
Ministry of Health of The Republic of Lithuania
National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Important information regarding Coronavirus
European Commission
World Health Organization
Most important information: https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
You can follow the latest news about the situation on the LRT English website of the Lithuanian National Broadcaster: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english
Ministry of Health of The Republic of Lithuania
National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Important information regarding Coronavirus
European Commission
World Health Organization
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