Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

A group of travelers discusses the new visa fee increase outside a Japanese immigration office, with a sign announcing the changes prominently displayed.

The price hike is aimed at bolstering government revenue and adjusting for inflation over the past decades. For instance, the fee for a single-entry visa will rise from approximately 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, while multiple-entry visas will see similar increases. This decision comes at a time when Japan is working to revitalize its tourism … Read more