Event Brief
Japan to raise tourist visa fees more than fivefold
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Summary: Japan will increase tourist visa fees by more than five times starting 1 July.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Increase tourist visa fees by more than five times
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To help manage rising costs of Japan's immigration system.
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