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Visa policy updates
Notable fee changes, rule updates, and travel-document news worth knowing before you book.
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Subscribe 2026-09-15
2026 visa policy changes: what's different this year
A verified roundup of 2026 visa changes: Japan's July tourist-visa fee increase, the EU's live EES and upcoming ETIAS, China's extended visa-free policy for Russians, and more.
2026-09-12
Visa policy updates: Thailand, South Africa, New Zealand and the US
Official updates published since mid-July 2026: Thailand shortens visa-free stays, South Africa launches its ETA, New Zealand moves more visitor applications online, and the US pilots paid expedited B-visa interviews.
2026-07-24
Japan tourist visa fees increased on July 1, 2026
Japan's general tourist-visa fee is now about ¥15,000 for a single entry and ¥30,000 for multiple entry. Local-currency amounts and nationality exemptions vary by Japanese mission.