COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
March 25, 2020, midnight
感染がさらに拡大する可能性があるので，最新情報を入手し，感染予防に努めてください。
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Lifting of restrictions on passage at land border checkpoints with Belarus (Medininkai and Shaltyninkai)
Nov. 19, 2025, 11:25 p.m.
For more information, please see the official announcement from the Lithuanian Ministry of Interior.
https://vrm.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/vyriausybe-nusprende-atidaryti-salcininku-ir-medininku-pasienio-punktus-su-baltarusija-p1Jr/
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Overseas Safety Measures Information (July to September)
Nov. 11, 2025, 12:35 a.m.
1 Social and security situation
The number of crimes committed in 2024 was 47,126, of which 1,194 were committed by foreigners. Compared to 2023, the number of crimes increased by 1,945, and the number of foreigners who were victims increased by 46. As the number of crimes committed in Japan increases, the number of foreigners who are victims is also increasing. Most of the crimes committed by foreigners are thefts.
2. Trends in general and violent crimes According to the statistics on crimes committed in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (July to September) released by the Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior, the total number of crimes was 10,999 (a 10% decrease compared to the same period last year).
On the other hand, the number of foreign victims was 370, an increase of 10.8% compared to the same period last year.
In addition, drug crimes increased by 0.1% compared to the same period last year.
Regarding drug cases, cannabis, stimulants, psychotropic drugs, and other illegal drugs tend to be traded in nightclubs and other restaurants at night. Online transactions are also thriving, and the method of smuggling drugs by diluting them and using them as e-cigarette liquid has become mainstream. Authorities are stepping up their countermeasures, and there have been a series of crackdowns across the country.
Please be careful not to get caught up in unexpected situations by carelessly becoming close to strangers, exchanging contact information, or browsing or using suspicious sites (SNS).
The most common crime that foreigners fall victim to is theft. Thefts occur in crowded places such as restaurants, shopping centers, tourist attractions, and train stations. Lithuania is said to have good public safety, but crimes occur every day, so you should never let your guard down and always keep an eye on your belongings.
Furthermore, various incidents related to alcohol (murder, robbery, assault, theft, drugs, traffic accidents, overcharging at nightclubs, and other troubles) are occurring every day, not just among foreigners. In order to avoid being involved in alcohol-related harm or trouble, please be sure to drink in moderation and not overindulge.
For details on types of crime, the number of crimes committed in major cities, and the number of foreign victims, please refer to the Embassy's website below.
https://www.lt.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/ryouji_anzen.html
3. Past Crime Cases (1) There have been pickpocketing incidents targeting Japanese tourists in Vilnius city and tourist areas.
A group of three or four men approaches a Japanese tourist, and while one of them attracts the tourist's attention by acting conspicuously in front of the tourist, the others steal valuables from the tourist's backpack or bag.Another method used is to check that the Japanese tourist puts their wallet in a bag after shopping, and then steal the wallet from the bag as they pass each other.
You can prevent this by taking security measures such as storing valuables in places where they are difficult to remove and keeping your distance from suspicious people.
Pickpocketing incidents also occur frequently in crowded areas such as on holidays, so you should take the same precautions.
(2) There have been cases of theft targeting Japanese tourists at Vilnius Station and the bus terminal.
This is a tactic used by thieves to steal your luggage while you are not paying attention to it, so please be careful not to take your eyes off your luggage.
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Phone +370 523 10462
FAX +370 523 10461
Email: consular@vn.mofa.go.jp
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