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10 Oct 2026
Japan visa fee increase Tokyo Shibuya

Japan’s Visa Fees Rose Fivefold: What to Know

Categories Visa Updates

Japan’s visa fees rose fivefold on 1 July 2026, the first increase in decades. Single-entry visas now cost 15,000 yen, up from 3,000, and multiple-entry visas 30,000 yen, up from 6,000, according to law firm EIG. The Japan visa fee increase was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs at a press conference on 19 June 2026, the firm says. This is an explainer, as the change is already in force.

In this explainer

The new fees

Single-entry: 3,000 to 15,000 yen. Multiple-entry: 6,000 to 30,000 yen, an increase of 400% in each case. Khaleej Times says the rise is the first since 1978. Neither source says whether specific nationalities or visa categories are exempt, so applicants should confirm the fee with the Japanese embassy or consulate handling their case.

Related changes for business managers

Khaleej Times also reports a 30 million yen capital requirement for business manager visas, with a three-year grace period for existing holders to meet the new conditions. No date is given in that summary, so founders should check with Japan’s immigration authorities before relying on it.

Who feels it most

The fee is paid per application, so families, repeat visitors and those reapplying carry the largest cost. Consider a Filipino nurse applying for a work-related visa with a spouse and two children: even at the single-entry rate, four applications add up to far more than before. Employers and sponsors sometimes cover fees, which is worth asking about.

What to do next

Check the current fee on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan site and your nearest mission before paying. Compare destinations with our visa eligibility checker. Other fee changes we covered include the US $750 expedited interview pilot.

Japan visa fees: questions

How much are Japan visa fees now?

15,000 yen for single-entry and 30,000 yen for multiple-entry visas, according to EIG.

When did the increase start?

1 July 2026.

Why did fees rise?

The reports cited do not explain the reasoning; check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement.

Are any applicants exempt?

The sources do not say. Confirm with the embassy or consulate.

Does this affect residence status fees?

The sources cover entry visa fees only and do not mention residence card fees.

More: ETIAS launch delayed to 2027.

08 Jul 2026
Australia visa fee increase 2026 Sydney Opera House

Australia Just Repriced Every Visa – Here’s Your New Bill

Categories Immigration, Visa Updates

AUD $4,015. That is the new base charge for a subclass 482 work visa after Australia reset its price list. From 1 July 2026, the Australia visa fee increase hit nearly every route at once: students, skilled workers, partners and employer-sponsored applicants all pay more. The jumps are not small. They landed the same week salary thresholds climbed. If you budgeted off last year’s numbers, your figure is already stale.

By the Travel Explore editorial desk. Last updated 8 July 2026.

Jump to what you need

The new price of each Australian visa

The headline numbers are blunt. The Student visa (subclass 500) base charge rose to $2,500, up from $2,000. The subclass 482 Skills in Demand base charge moved to $4,015 across all three streams, up from $3,210. Skilled Independent and Nominated applicants (189 and 190) now sit near $6,135 for the main applicant. Partner visas reached $11,710. Take Linh, a Vietnamese student weighing a Melbourne master’s. Her application alone costs $500 more than a classmate who lodged in June. Home Affairs frames the change as “annual indexation,” but the student rise outpaced inflation. Bring a spouse or child and each add-on climbs too. These are government charges only. Health cover, biometrics and agent fees still sit on top.

Confused about which Australian visa you even qualify for? Map your route first at linktr.ee/travelexpore.

Why Canberra keeps raising the bill

Two forces are at work. One is revenue. Visa charges are a reliable stream, and indexing them yearly locks in growth without a fresh vote. The other is signalling. Australia widened some doors while making them pricier to walk through. Skilled Independent (189) places rose from 16,900 to 21,090. Employer-sponsored 494 allocations jumped from 44,000 to 58,040. More seats, higher entry cost. The message to applicants is that Australia still wants skilled migration, just from people who can absorb the upfront hit. Salary floors moved in the same cycle. The Core Skills Income Threshold climbed to $79,499 and the Specialist threshold to $146,717.

How to plan around the Australia visa fee increase

Start with a real budget, not a guess. Add roughly 10% on top of the sticker fee for surprises. If your route is stable and your documents are ready, lodging sooner locks in today’s charge before the next indexation. Check the salary threshold for your occupation before you count on sponsorship, because a job offer below the floor fails regardless of the fee you paid. Families should price every dependent separately. And confirm your visa is even the right one before paying anything. You can sanity-check your eligibility and pathway with our free visa eligibility checker so the money goes toward an application that can actually succeed.

The short version

  • Student visa (500) now $2,500; subclass 482 base $4,015.
  • Skilled 189/190 near $6,135; partner visas $11,710.
  • Salary thresholds rose the same cycle: Core Skills $79,499.
  • More visa places, but a higher upfront cost to claim them.

Quick answers

When did the Australia visa fee increase take effect?
The new charges apply to applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026.

How much is the student visa now?
The subclass 500 base charge is $2,500 for most applicants, up from $2,000.

Did skilled visa fees change too?
Yes. Subclass 482 rose to $4,015 and skilled independent routes sit near $6,135.

Are these fees per person?
Largely yes. Each dependent carries an additional charge, so families should budget per applicant.

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Budget before you book flights

Australia still wants skilled migrants, students and families. It just wants them to pay more at the door. Price your route honestly, lodge while your documents are fresh, and never pay a fee for a visa you may not qualify for. Start mapping your pathway today at https://wa.link/i9l1ec.

Sources

  • Australian Department of Home Affairs, visa pricing and fee schedule (T0 official)
  • Home Affairs, annual indexation of skilled visa income thresholds (T0 official)




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