Japan visa rules

Japan raises visa fees from July 2026, impacting visa-required travelers visiting Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and other popular destinations

Japan visa fee increase takes effect from July 1, impacting travel planning, budgets and tourism demand for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and beyond

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hokkaido Face New Travel Cost Reality as Japan Confirms Fivefold Visa Fee Increase from July 2026 for Visa-Required Tourists While Visa-Free Visitors Remain Outside Direct Financial Impact