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Japan quintuples visa fees, first hike since 1978

Published Monday, June 22, 2026 · Updated June 22

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  • Visa Fee Hike Details and Rationale — 1 source

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Japan has quintupled its visa fees for foreigners, marking the first increase since 1978. Effective July 1, single-entry visas will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, and multi-entry visas from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen. The government states these changes are to account for inflation and exchange rate fluctuations, and they do not anticipate an immediate impact on tourism.

What We Know — Key Points

  • From 1 July, single-entry visa fees will be raised from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, and multi-entry visas from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.
  • Japan's visa fee increase is the first in nearly 50 years.
  • The revision aims to reflect inflation and exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Authorities do not expect an immediate impact on tourism.

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Visa Fee Hike Details and Rationale
  • BBC News

    Japan has significantly increased its visa fees for foreigners, marking the first price hike in nearly 50 years. This revision, effective July 1, aims to reflect inflation and exchange rate fluctuations, with authorities not expecting an immediate impact on tourism.

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