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Japan to Quintuple Visa Fee for Foreigners Starting July 2026

Japan is set to quintuple its visa application fee for foreign nationals to 15,000 yen starting July 2026, up from the current 3,000 yen. The increase, reported by Kyodo News on June 25, is part of efforts to strengthen border controls and raise revenue from visa services.

Jun 25, 2026

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Japan to quintuple visa fees for foreign visitors starting July

Japan will raise visa fees for foreign nationals to 15,000 yen from July 2026, a fivefold increase. The policy aims to improve processing efficiency and cover administrative costs, but may impact tourism and foreign labor appeal.

Jun 21, 2026