From 2028, you will have to pay to travel to Japan… Entry fee for visa-free travelers

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[Breaking News] Travel to Japan starting in 2028
You have to pay to do it.. For visa-free travelers
Entry fee
Reporter Yujin Kim
Entered 2025.10.18. 11.41 am
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According to the Asahin Shimbun on the 18th, the Japanese government said that the United States and
Likewise, from 2028, the Electronic Travel Authorization System (JESTA)
We are working on introducing a framework.
JESTA is for commercial tourism purposes in the United States for up to 90 days.
Implemented for foreigners who wish to visit without a visa
It is a similar system to the Electronic Travel Authorization System (ESTA).
Travelers from visa-exempt countries must submit their names and statements online before entering the country.
If you report the purpose of stay, etc., it will be reviewed for two days and illegal stay etc.
If there are any concerns, we will grant permission and you can obtain a visa.
It’s a rock method. The fee is US ESTA (or O dollars)
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Financial demand is increasing due to free high school tuition, etc.
However, in a situation where it is difficult to secure additional tax revenue, foreigners are
This is part of the plan to secure sufficient financial resources.
The door is delivered
In fact, Japan collects ‘international tax’ in the name of departure tax.
Light passenger tax’ framework will be increased from the current 1,000 yen (approximately 9,450 won) to 3 next year.
000 to 5,000 yen (about 28,000 to 47,000 won)
raise to
We are already considering ways to prevent rain that has been frozen since 1978.
We also plan to increase the fee for self-issuance.