Japan Visa News
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Japan Visa Fees Rise 5x From July 1 for Indian
Japan raises single-entry visa fees from ₹1,750 to ₹8,752 effective July 1, 2026 — the first increase in 48 years.
Jun 23, 2026 Japan Proposes 10-fold Visa Fee Hike for Indians
Japan's Cabinet approved a Bill raising visa extension fees from ¥10,000 to ¥100,000 and permanent residency applications from ¥10,000 to ¥300,000.
Mar 14, 2026 Japan Visa Fees May Rise 10x to ₹60,000 for Permanent
Japan proposes raising visa fee caps to ¥300,000 (₹1,80,000) for permanent residency and ¥100,000 (₹60,000) for status changes - first revision since 1982.
Mar 10, 2026 Japan Ends Walk-In Visa Applications in Chennai, Hyderabad From March 2
Japanese consulates mandate prior appointments for visa submissions in Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad and Puducherry starting March 2, ending walk-in applications.
Feb 23, 2026