The Japanese government has approved a significant increase in visa fees for foreign nationals entering Japan. Under a Cabinet decision announcement on June 19, the fee for a single-entry visa will increase from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, while the fee for a multiple-entry visa will rise from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen. The new fees will apply to visa applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that visa fees had remained unchanged since 1978 and that the increase reflects inflation and changes in exchange rates over the years.
When asked about the potential impact on tourism, Motegi stated that the government had considered various factors before making the decision and does not expect the higher visa fees to have an immediate negative effect on inbound tourism to Japan.
The fee increase will affect applications for short-term visas and entry visas submitted through Japanese diplomatic missions abroad.
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