Japan is raising visa fees by up to 400% for the first time in nearly 50 years. Here's why
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-06-30 10:29 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Asia, Labour & Workers, Tax & Budget, Asia Pacific
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Travelers who require a visa to enter Japan will pay up to five times more from July 1, after Tokyo raised visa fees for the first time since 1978, citing rising costs and exchange-rate fluctuations amid a tourism boom.
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