Japan eyes hike in visa fees for international visitors

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Friday that the government is considering raising visa fees for foreign visitors, as current fees remain low compared with those in the United States and European countries.The government is reviewing visa fees, Iwaya told a press conference when asked about a report that Japan plans to raise them to levels seen in the United States and Europe as early as fiscal 2026."The details of the review are undecided, but we are considering various factors, including a possible impact on inbound tourism," the top diplomat said. "We'll examine the fees s…READ FULL ARTICLE