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Update · 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.

Japan changed its consular visa-fee schedule on 1 July 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' general benchmark is now about JPY 15,000 for a single-entry visa and JPY 30,000 for a double- or multiple-entry visa. The former general benchmarks were JPY 3,000 and JPY 6,000.

What travelers actually pay

Japanese embassies and consulates publish a local-currency table, so the amount charged depends on where the application is accepted. Examples in the official July schedule include CNY 715 / 1,430 in mainland China, EGP 5,000 / 10,000 in Egypt, IDR 1,650,000 / 3,330,000 in Indonesia, VND 2,590,000 / 5,170,000 in Vietnam and ZAR 1,820 / 3,640 in South Africa.

Visa-application centers and travel agencies may add a separate service charge. Always use the fee table for the Japanese mission that has jurisdiction over your residence.

Important nationality exceptions

The general increase does not mean every applicant pays five times more. Japan's local fee tables continue to show treaty-based or nationality-specific exceptions. For example, Philippine temporary-visitor visas remain free, Indian nationals applying in India continue to pay INR 500 for single or multiple entry, and Russian nationals remain exempt in the applicable schedule. Check the mission table rather than converting the JPY benchmark yourself.

What did not change

  • The fee change does not make a visa-required passport visa-free, and it does not remove existing visa exemptions.
  • Visa issuance remains discretionary; paying the fee does not guarantee approval.
  • Japan's proposed future pre-travel screening for visa-exempt visitors is separate from this July 2026 fee schedule and is not currently required.

Before applying

  • Open the website of the Japanese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence.
  • Confirm whether you qualify for JAPAN eVISA or must use a paper application.
  • Budget for the local visa fee plus any authorized center or agency charge.
  • Recheck the amount before payment because local tables are normally set for a defined fiscal or consular period.

Country guides

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