.….multiple-entry visa will increase from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000.
….revision becomes the first in 48 years
The Japanese government has decided to increase single-entry visa fees from ¥3,000 (N25,290), to ¥15,000 (N126,000) for foreign nationals.
Multiple-entry visa will increase from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000, based on a revision following a Cabinet order and will take effect from July 1.
The decision, represents the first adjustment to visa fees in 48 years, with the last change occurring in 1978.
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Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Foreign minister explained to a news conference on Friday. He said,
“The current visa fee was set in 1978, and we have recently revised it to reflect inflation and exchange rate fluctuations since then,”
“We made this decision after carefully considering various factors, and we do not anticipate that it will have an immediate impact on inbound tourism,” he added.
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