Japan visa fees
- Single entry (from 1 July 2026)
- ¥15,000, up from ¥3,000 3
- Multiple entry (from 1 July 2026)
- ¥30,000, up from ¥6,000 3
- Single entry in the US
- US$101 1
- Multiple or double entry in the US
- US$201 1
- Indian passport holders in the US
- US$6 1
- Transit visa
- Discontinued from 1 July 2026 (Seattle notice) 2
The 1 July 2026 fee increase
Japan's Cabinet approved new visa fees on 19 June 2026, and they apply to applications submitted on or after 1 July 2026 3.
The higher fees apply only to people who need a visa. Visitors from visa-waiver countries can still enter for short tourist trips without paying a visa fee 3.
What you pay in local currency
Japanese consulates collect the fee in local currency. The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco set these amounts from 1 July 2026 1:
Transit visas and timing
- The Consulate General of Japan in Seattle says transit visas are discontinued from 1 July 2026. Transit visas already issued and still valid can be used 2.
- The San Francisco consulate charges the new fee on any application it accepts on or after 1 July 2026. This includes mailed applications that arrive on or after that date, even if they were sent earlier 1.
- Seattle charges the old fee only when a complete application arrived by 30 June. If documents were missing and came in on or after 1 July, the new fee applies 2.
Where to apply
Apply through the Japanese embassy or consulate that covers where you live, or through Japan's eVISA system where it is offered for your nationality. The San Francisco notice confirms the new fee covers eVISA applications 1.
Common questions
How much is a Japan tourist visa in 2026?
¥15,000 for a single entry from 1 July 2026, up from ¥3,000 3. In the US that is charged as US$101 1.
When did Japan raise its visa fees?
On 1 July 2026, after Cabinet approval on 19 June 2026 3.
Do Indian citizens pay the higher Japan visa fee?
At the San Francisco consulate, Indian passport holders still pay US$6 1.
Do I pay a Japan visa fee if my country is visa-exempt?
No. Visitors from visa-waiver countries can enter for short tourist trips without a visa fee 3.
Can I still get a Japanese transit visa?
The Seattle consulate says transit visas are discontinued from 1 July 2026, but valid ones already issued can still be used 2.
I mailed my Japan visa application in June. Which fee applies?
In San Francisco, the new fee applies to any mailed application that arrives on or after 1 July 2026, even if it was sent earlier 1.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@visafeesexplained.com with the official link.
Sources
- Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco: Notice of visa fee change (24 June 2026)
- Consulate General of Japan in Seattle: Notice of visa fee change effective 1 July 2026
- Khaosod English: Japan to raise visa fees to 15,000 yen for tourist visas from 1 July (22 June 2026)
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