Japan will increase its visa fees, effective July 1.
At a press conference, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Toshimitsu Motegi, said single-entry visa fees would increase from JPY3 000 to JPY15 000 (R305 to R1 522). Multiple-entry visas will increase from JPY6 000 to JPY30 000 (R609 to R3 045).
This represents a 400% increase in both fee categories.
When asked about the Ministry’s reasoning, Motegi said the adjustments had been driven by rising commodity prices and changes in exchange rates, noting that fees had remained unchanged since 1978.
He said he did not expect the increases to negatively impact tourist arrivals.
