Japan to Raise Visa Fees Fivefold from July 2026
Japan will raise visa fees for foreign nationals from July 1, 2026. Single-entry visa fees will increase from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, while multiple-entry visa fees will rise from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000.
Japan is set to raise visa fees for foreign nationals from July 1, 2026, following approval at a Cabinet meeting on June 19.
Under the revised fee structure, the cost of a single-entry visa will increase from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000. The fee for a multiple-entry visa will rise from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000. The new rates apply to applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026.
The change is the first revision of Japan's visa fees in 48 years. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the existing fees had been unchanged since 1978 and that the revision reflects inflation and exchange-rate movements.
Travellers from countries and regions that require a visa to visit Japan should budget for the higher application cost. Tourists who are already eligible for visa-free short-term entry are not directly affected by this fee increase unless they apply for a visa or another immigration procedure.
The visa-fee increase is separate from broader immigration and residency fee changes. Japan has also moved to raise caps on fees for residence-status changes, extensions of stay and permanent residence applications, but those procedures mainly affect foreign residents rather than ordinary short-term tourists.
Under the revised fee structure, the cost of a single-entry visa will increase from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000. The fee for a multiple-entry visa will rise from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000. The new rates apply to applications submitted on or after July 1, 2026.
The change is the first revision of Japan's visa fees in 48 years. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the existing fees had been unchanged since 1978 and that the revision reflects inflation and exchange-rate movements.
Travellers from countries and regions that require a visa to visit Japan should budget for the higher application cost. Tourists who are already eligible for visa-free short-term entry are not directly affected by this fee increase unless they apply for a visa or another immigration procedure.
The visa-fee increase is separate from broader immigration and residency fee changes. Japan has also moved to raise caps on fees for residence-status changes, extensions of stay and permanent residence applications, but those procedures mainly affect foreign residents rather than ordinary short-term tourists.
Reference:
The Japan Times
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