Japan is moving to increase financial charges on inbound travelers as it searches for new revenue sources without raising taxes on its own citizens. The government is weighing higher visa fees, a steeper departure tax, and a new pre-entry screening charge, arguing that Japan’s current rates remain far below international standards.
The Japanese government is considering a wave of increased charges targeting foreign nationals. It plans to raise the departure tax and visa issuance fees, and introduce a new fee for pre-entry screening. The move aims to secure revenue without burdening Japanese citizens as inflation remains high, and domestic tax hikes are politically difficult.
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