https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-to-raise-some-tourist-visa-fees-more-than-400-percentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-to-raise-some-tourist-visa-fees-more-than-400-percenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-to-raise-some-tourist-visa-fees-more-than-400-percent#u14642Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:46:43 +0000Japan is implementing its first visa fee increase since 1978. The new rates take effect on July 1, 2026. These changes primarily affect travelers who must obtain a visa before entry.What's confirmed:Single-entry visa fees will increase from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen.Multiple-entry visa fees will increase from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.The price hike takes effect on July 1, 2026.This is the first visa fee increase since 1978.A bill raises the statutory upper limit for fees to extend stay or change residency status from 10,000 yen to 100,000 yen.The fee increase applies only to travelers required to