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Japan to Raise Entry Visa Fee for Foreigners to 15,000 Yen from July
Japan will raise its visa issuance fee for foreign nationals to 15,000 yen from July 2026, a fivefold increase from the current 3,000 yen. The government cites rising administrative costs and post-pandemic demand. The change will affect most visa types and is expected to impact countries like Vietnam and China significantly.