Japan to raise visa fees for foreign nationals for first time in nearly 50 years (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan will increase visa fees for foreign nationals starting next month, marking the first rise in nearly 50 years. The changes aim to address inflation, manage a growing foreign population, and improve immigration services.

• Japan will raise visa fees for foreign nationals starting 1 July, the first increase in nearly 50 years.
• Single-entry visa fees will rise from 3,000 to 15,000 yen, and multiple-entry fees from 6,000 to 30,000 yen.
• Additional revenue will cover costs of managing Japan's growing foreign resident population and improve immigration services.