The government of Japan will raise visa fees from July 1.
The Cabinet has approved a partial amendment to the government ordinance that stipulates visa fees and related charges. Under the revised fee schedule, the fee for a single-entry visa will increase from the current 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, and the fee for a multiple-entry visa will rise from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen. Transit visas will be abolished.
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi explained that the current visa fee levels were set in 1978, and that the review is intended to reflect price increases and exchange rate fluctuations up to the present. Regarding the impact on inbound tourism, he said that he does not expect an immediate effect.
On the same day, based on the amended Passport Act, passport issuance fees will be reduced. After the change, the fees will be 9,300 yen for a 10-year passport for those aged 18 and over, 5,800 yen for a passport with the same remaining validity period, and 4,800 yen for a 5-year passport for those under 18. In all cases, online applications will receive a 400-yen discount. The 5-year passport for those aged 18 and over will be discontinued.
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