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Japan announces sudden 500-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country

Japan will raise visa fees for foreign nationals for the first time since 1978. Single-entry visas will cost 15,000 yen and multiple-entry visas will cost 30,000 yen. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

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The Japanese government announced a 500-percent increase in entry visa fees effective July 1.

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  1. Japan to Increase Foreigner Visa Fees Fivefold Starting July 1

    Japan will raise visa fees for foreign nationals for the first time since 1978. Single-entry visas will cost 15,000 yen and multiple-entry visas will cost 30,000 yen. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

    What's confirmed:

    • Visa fees for foreigners will increase fivefold starting July 1, 2026.
    • Single-entry visa fees will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen.
    • Multiple-entry visa fees will rise from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.
    • This is the first visa fee increase since 1978.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The fee jump will hit Chinese tourists hard and strain tense ties.
    • Authorities do not expect the hikes to have an immediate impact on inbound tourism.
    • The statutory upper limit for fees to change residency statuses or extend stay will go from 10,000 to 100,000 yen.
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