Japan Visa Fees to Rise from Rp 330,000 to Rp 1.6 Million

The Japanese government will raise visa fees for foreign nationals for the first time in 48 years, Kyodo reported on Saturday. The change follows a Cabinet decision to increase the fee for a single-entry visa from 3,000 yen (approximately Rp 330,000) to 15,000 yen (approximately Rp 1.6 million). Fees for multiple-entry visas will also rise, from 6,000 yen (approximately Rp 661,000) to 30,000 yen (approximately Rp 3.3 million), according to Jiji Press. The revised fees will apply to visa applications submitted on or after 1 July 2026. Japanese authorities said the increase is meant to address higher administrative and operational costs caused by rising prices. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the revision was necessary due to inflation, though he does not expect the policy to have a direct impact on inbound tourism. Japan last adjusted its visa fees in 1978.