Japan to Increase Visa and Residency Fees Starting Fiscal Year 2026
Japan plans to raise visa and residency fees significantly starting fiscal year 2026, with increases ranging from five- to tenfold. Tourist visa fees will rise to align with G7 countries, with single-entry visas increasing from 3,000 to levels comparable to the US and UK. Permanent residency application fees will jump from 10,000 to 100,000 Yen. The government cites outdated fees and a surge in tourism as reasons for the adjustment, marking one of the largest immigration policy changes in decades.
First-hand measurement across 1 source
We measured how 1 outlet covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 34/100.
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AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (40–40/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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