https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-visa-fees-quintuple-in-first-increase-since-1978Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-visa-fees-quintuple-in-first-increase-since-1978https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-visa-fees-quintuple-in-first-increase-since-1978#u13552Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:41:24 +0000Japan 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 unc