Japan raises visa fees for first time since 1978, up to fivefold increase

Travellers who need a visa to enter Japan will have to pay a significantly higher amount from the end of the month.

Applying for a single-entry visa will now cost 15,000 yen, equivalent to around 900 kronor, up from 3,000 yen previously. A multiple-entry visa will cost 30,000 yen, up from 6,000 yen previously.

However, Swedish citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days without a visa.

Tourism has grown significantly in Japan in recent years, with the country welcoming record numbers of visitors in 2024 and 2025, with 36.8 million and 42.6 million arrivals respectively.