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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Japan Raises Visa Fees Fivefold in Major Policy Shift
Caption: Japan Raises Visa Fees Fivefold in Major Policy Shift. Japan has introduced its first visa fee increase since 1978, raising costs significantly for foreign visitors and applicants. Beginning July first, single-entry visas increased from three thousand yen to fifteen thousand yen, while multi-entry permits quintupled. Officials said the changes were necessary to account for inflation pressures and major shifts in currency exchange rates. Despite higher fees, authorities do not expect the increase to significantly reduce tourism or international travel demand. A weaker yen and strong post-pandemic recovery helped Japan attract a record forty-two million visitors last year. Additional legislation will sharply increase residency-related charges, including permanent residency applications and extensions of legal stay. Government officials argue the new fees better align Japan with other G7 nations, where immigration costs are often higher. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Japan,visa fees,immigration policy,tourism,foreign visitors,inflation,yen,currency exchange rates,residency applications,permanent residency,G7 countries,international travel
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