Japan announces fivefold increase in visa and residency charges from July 1
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The Japanese Government announced a fivefold increase in visa costs for all foreigners on Friday. From July 1 onwards, single-entry foreign visa fees will rise from the current Rs 1755.27 to Rs 8776.36. The Japanese Government are pushing for cost hikes to align its visa and residency tied fees closer to those of the other G7 economies. For example, in the US, the non-immigrant visa application costs from $185 to $315. A standard short-term visa for the UK with a maximum duration of six months costs $135 for foreigners. (This article has been curated by Seekriti Saha, who is an intern in The Indian Express) The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...
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