Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978
Summary
Japan has increased its visa fees for foreigners by five times, the first such rise since 1978. Starting July 1, single-entry visas will cost 15,000 yen, and multi-entry visas will cost 30,000 yen, with higher fees also set for residency-related applications.Key Facts
- Single-entry visa fees rose from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen.
- Multi-entry visa fees increased from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.
- The fee changes are meant to reflect inflation and currency value changes since 1978.
- Japan does not expect the fee hikes to immediately affect the number of tourists visiting.
- The Japanese yen has been weak compared to past decades, near 40-year lows.
- Japan had a record 42.7 million international tourists last year.
- Permanent residency application fees can increase up to 300,000 yen from 10,000 yen.
- Fees for changing residency status or extending stays will rise to 100,000 yen from 10,000 yen.
- Officials say the new fees make Japan’s visa costs more similar to other wealthy countries like the US and UK.
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