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The government of Japan revises a Cabinet order on visa fees, where issuance fees for foreigners entering

2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — The government of Japan revises a Cabinet order on visa fees, where issuance fees for foreigners entering Japan will increase fivefold, effective on July 1; the first since 1978. [

Published June 19, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis.

The government of Japan revises a Cabinet order on visa fees, where issuance fees for foreigners entering Japan will increase fivefold, effective on July 1; the first since 1978. [https://globalnation.inquirer.net/327901/japan-foreigner-entry-visa-fees-to-be-hiked-5-fold-to-15000-yen (Kyodo News via Philippine Daily Inquirer )] [https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/6/22/japan-to-raise-visa-fees-for-foreigners-5-fold-starting-july-1223 (ABS-CBN News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-06-19).