Japan Visa Fees to Increase from 1 April 2026, Check the New Prices
Important news for Indonesians planning to visit Japan. The Embassy of Japan in Indonesia has officially announced an increase in visa fees effective from 1 April 2026.
According to the official website of the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, Japan visa tariffs are being adjusted for several categories, from visit visas to transit visas. Here are the details of the visa fee increases:
Single Entry Visa: from Rp320,000 to Rp330,000
Multiple Entry Visa: from Rp630,000 to Rp660,000
Transit Visa: from Rp70,000 to Rp80,000
The Embassy also reminds that visa payments can only be made in cash, so applicants are asked to prepare exact change when applying.
Visa Applications No Longer at the Embassy
In addition to the fee increase, applicants should note that the visa application mechanism has changed in recent years. Since 19 October 2020, Japan visa application services are no longer submitted directly to the Embassy, but through the Japan Visa Application Center (JVAC) in Kuningan, Jakarta.
All visa applications are handled at JVAC with an appointment system (reservation). In principle, the Embassy of Japan does not accept direct visa applications.
JVAC is located at Kuningan City, 2nd floor (Unit L2-09), Jakarta, and applicants must first register their schedule online before arriving. For information and reservations, applicants can contact JVAC by phone at +62-21-3006 8877 or email [email protected].
Visa-Free Entry Still Applies
Although visa fees are increasing, Indonesian citizens (WNI) can still take advantage of the visa exemption facility for short visits to Japan under certain conditions. Holders of Indonesian e-passports do not need to apply for a visa, but must complete pre-departure registration first through the system provided by the Japanese government.
This registration will produce proof of visa exemption that can be used to enter Japan for temporary visits, such as tourism, business, or family visits, with a maximum stay of 15 days.
Currently, the registration process can be done electronically through the Japan Visa Exemption System (JAVES), so applicants no longer need to visit Japanese representative offices or visa application centres in person.
However, for Indonesian citizens who do not use e-passports or have not completed registration, they are still required to apply for a visa according to the applicable procedures.
Japan’s Immigration Fees Could Soar Even Higher
On the other hand, the Japanese government is also preparing policies that could significantly increase immigration fees. According to VN Express, Japan has been planning since last year to raise the permanent residency application fee limit from 10,000 yen to 300,000 yen. The actual fee is estimated at around 200,000 yen, equivalent to Rp3.3 million (exchange rate Rp16,978/US$).
Not only that, the fee for extensions or changes to residence status, currently 6,000 yen, will also increase to 10,000-70,000 yen, depending on the duration of the residence permit.
This policy is still awaiting approval from the Japanese parliament (Diet), but if passed, it will be the largest increase in modern immigration fees in Japan since the last revision in 1982. The Japanese government states that this increase is necessary to cover visa processing costs, digital system development, and services for foreigners, amid a surge in the number of foreign residents reaching a record 4.13 million by the end of 2025.
However, this plan has drawn criticism as it is seen as potentially burdening foreign workers, who are precisely needed by Japan to address labour shortages due to an ageing population.