At a press conference on June 19, 2026, the Minister for Foreign Affairs announced a decision to increase entry visa fees by 400%, effective July 1, 2026.
The fee for a single-entry visa will increase from JPY 3,000 to JPY 15,000, while the fee for a multiple-entry visa will increase from JPY 6,000 to JPY 30,000.
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