Japan is increasing its entry visa fees by 400% for travelers from over 100 countries, effective July 1. Single-entry visas will rise from 3,000 to 15,000 yen, and multi-entry visas from 6,000 to 30,000 yen, to combat inflation and a weakening yen.
Japan is increasing visa fees for the first time since 1978, with single-entry visas rising from 3,000 to 15,000 yen and multiple-entry visas from 6,000 to 30,000 yen, effective July 1. The move is seen as a response to inflation and yen depreciation, aligning Japan's fees with those of other developed nations.
Japan is set to increase tourist visa fees fivefold, from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 for single-entry and ¥6,000 to ¥30,000 for multiple-entry, effective July 1, 2026. This is the first revision since 1978, aimed at covering administrative costs and inflation. The government expects minimal impact on tourism.
Japan is set to quintuple its entry visa fees starting July 1, raising single entry visas from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen. While most Australian tourists will remain unaffected due to visa-free entry, working holiday-makers and those traveling for work or immigration may face higher costs. The government cites inflation and exchange rates as reasons for the change, which aligns with broader immigration policy reviews.
Japan has quintupled its visa fees for all foreigners, with single-entry visas rising to 15,000 yen and multi-entry visas to 30,000 yen, effective July 1. This marks the first increase since 1978, attributed to inflation and currency fluctuations.
Japan has increased visa fees for all foreigners five-fold, with single-entry visas rising to 15,000 yen and multi-entry to 30,000 yen. The first hike since 1978 aims to reflect inflation and the weakening yen, though authorities do not expect an immediate impact on tourism.
