Japan's First Visa Fee Increase in 48 Years Takes Effect July 1

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed June 23 that single-entry visa fees will jump from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, and multiple-entry fees from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000, effective July 1, 2026. The increases—the first since 1978—align Japan's fees closer to peer economies like the EU's Schengen visa (€90). For consulates, the eight-day implementation window creates pressure to update payment systems and documentation. The revision reflects decades of inflation in consular staffing, technology, and security costs.