On June 19, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced that visa fees for foreign nationals traveling to Japan will increase significantly for applications submitted on or after July 1. The fee for a single-entry visa will rise to 15,000 yen (approximately USD 93), while a multiple-entry visa will cost 30,000 yen (approximately USD 186).
According to a Nikkei report on October 17, 2025, the Japanese government planned to raise visa application fees in fiscal 2026 to levels comparable with those charged by Western countries. As inbound tourism continues to grow, Tokyo aims to reflect rising administrative costs and higher prices in visa fees. The move is also expected to help address concerns over overtourism.
The report noted that Japan's visa fees have historically been lower than those of other G7 members. A single-entry visa, required for each visit to Japan, currently costs around 3,000 yen (about USD 19), while a multiple-entry visa valid for repeated visits costs approximately 6,000 yen (about USD 37).
By comparison, a short-term U.S. visa costs USD 185, while a short-term U.K. visa costs USD 177. The Japanese government is also considering changing the timing of fee collection, shifting from the current "pay upon issuance" model to a "pay upon application" system, similar to those used in Europe and North America. Officials believe the change would discourage frivolous applications and help reduce administrative burdens.
