Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40am on 10 Jan 2026,Saturday International
Japan plans a major hike in visa and residency fees from April 2026. The increase will affect students, workers and long-term residents the most. Fees for visa extensions may rise five times, while permanent residency costs could jump from 10,000 yen to over 100,000 yen. Tourist visa fees may also go up. Officials say the charges are outdated and pressure has grown due to record tourism and migration. Travellers can avoid higher costs by applying before April 2026. Choosing longer visas and using online applications may also help reduce expenses. (PC: Unsplash)
