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Japan visa fees quintuple in first increase since 1978

Japan is implementing its first visa fee increase in 48 years starting July 1, 2026. The government approved a fivefold price hike for foreign nationals during a Friday Cabinet meeting. Authorities do not expect the change to immediately affect inbound tourism.

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Visa fees for foreign nationals will increase fivefold starting July 1, 2026.

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  1. Japan Quintuples Visa Fees for First Time Since 1978

    Japan is implementing its first visa fee increase in 48 years starting July 1, 2026. The government approved a fivefold price hike for foreign nationals during a Friday Cabinet meeting. Authorities do not expect the change to immediately affect inbound tourism.

    What's confirmed:

    • Japan is increasing visa fees for the first time since 1978.
    • The new rates apply to applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026.
    • Single-entry visa fees will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen.
    • Multiple-entry visa fees will increase from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.
    • The fee increase represents a fivefold jump in cost.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The fee increase will strain tense ties and hit Chinese tourists hard.
    • Japan saw record tourism of 42.7M visitors in 2025.
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