Japan raises visa fees 5-fold from July

TOKYO: The Japanese government has decided to raise single-entry visa fees for foreigners fivefold to 15,000 yen (about 90 U.S. dollars) from 3,000 yen beginning in July.

The decision, marking the first increase since 1978 amid inflation and the yen’s depreciation, was announced by Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu during a press conference held on Friday.

Under the revision, issuance fees for multiple-entry visas will rise from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.

“We do not expect the move to have an immediate impact on inbound tourism,” Motegi said.

-Xinhua