Lithuania→Japan
Lithuania to Japan
Do I need a visa for Japan?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Japan for tourist stays of up to 90 days. This visa‑exempt entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Your Lithuanian passport is the accepted travel document for this route. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry into Japan.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Are vaccinations required for Japan?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Japan.
Japanese authorities recommend tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination for adults.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days.
Arrival registration is required and is completed online through Japan’s official entry‑registration portal.
Japanese border officers may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for the stay, a return flight and proof of hotel booking; have those documents available at arrival.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent and a copy of a parent's passport.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Japan for this route. Ensure you have adequate health cover for the duration of your trip and carry your policy details.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or a temporary passport to enter?
Your Lithuanian passport is the only accepted travel document for this route. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry into Japan.
What will immigration ask to see at the border?
Japanese border officers may ask you to show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and proof of hotel booking; have those documents ready in paper or on your device.
Do I have to buy travel insurance?
Health insurance is a condition of entry to Japan for this route. Make sure you have travel health cover for the duration of your trip.
Are any vaccines required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Japan. Authorities recommend immunisation against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap).
What documents do children and teens need?
If you are under 18, you should carry a letter of parental consent and a copy of a parent's passport as specified for minors travelling from Lithuania.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into Japan; ensure its validity meets that requirement before you travel.
Do I need to register on arrival?
Arrival registration is required and it is completed through Japan’s official entry‑registration portal. Complete the online registration as instructed before or on arrival.
Can I apply for entry registration at an embassy?
If you need consular assistance while in Lithuania or in Japan, the Japanese embassy or the Lithuanian embassy in Japan provide consular help; these are not application routes for entry registration.
What proof of insurance should I carry?
Carry your travel insurance policy details and contact information with you; officers may check insurance as a condition of entry.
What should I show at airline check‑in to avoid being denied boarding?
Do not assume ID other than your passport will be accepted; present your Lithuanian passport at airline check‑in to avoid refusal to board.
What if my passport is damaged or full?
If your passport is damaged, nearly full, or otherwise defective, Japanese authorities may refuse boarding or entry; renew or replace a problematic passport before travel.
Can I transit through Japan without additional permission?
Transit rules are not specified on this page for this route. If you plan to transit through Japan, check Japanese transit rules with the airline or the official Japanese entry‑registration portal.
Where do I get the visa?
Arrival registration is completed through Japan’s official entry‑registration portal.
The Japanese embassy and consular posts provide consular help; they are not the place to complete the arrival‑registration process.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent and Copy of Parent's Passport
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Japan — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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- Tokyo
- Currency
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- Known for
- Cherry Blossoms, Technology, Traditional Temples
- Food
- Sushi, Ramen, Tempura