Japan quintuples foreigner visa fees in first price hike since 1978 (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan raised foreigner visa fees fivefold and other related charges, the first increase since 1978, citing inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and alignment with G7 economies.

• Japan increased foreigner visa fees fivefold, the first hike since 1978
• Single-entry visas now cost 15,000 yen and multi-entry 30,000 yen
• Other fees for residency applications and status changes also rose significantly
• Authorities cited inflation, exchange rates, and alignment with G7 economies as reasons