21/02/2026
Important Update: New Travel & Residency Rules for Japan
If you're planning to visit or live in Japan, here are two major updates you should know about:
✈️ Starting by March 2028
JESTA: New Pre-Travel Authorization Required
Japan will introduce JESTA (Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization), similar to the U.S. ESTA system.
Travelers from visa-exempt countries will need to complete an online authorization before boarding their flight.
You’ll need to provide:
• Occupation
• Purpose of travel
• Accommodation details
Airlines will verify your JESTA approval before boarding.
No JESTA approval = No boarding.
A small application fee will apply.
Make sure to include this step in your future travel planning.
🏠 Starting by March 2026
Updated Residency Fees
Japan is revising application fees for residents and long-term visitors.
New fees:
• Visa renewal: ¥100,000 (max)
• Permanent residency application: ¥300,000 (max)
If you are living in Japan or planning long-term residence, be sure to factor these updated costs into your financial plans.
Stay informed and plan ahead to avoid last-minute surprises.
入管法改正案の全容：
資格更新時手数料は10万円、永住許可の取得は30万円（2026年3月）
訪日客の事前入国審査必須、未認証なら搭乗禁止（2028年度中）
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA20AC10Q6A220C2000000/ Japanese Only 日本語
外国人の入国事前審査、対象拡大へ 永住許可の手数料1万→20万円
https://www.asahi.com/sp/articles/ASV2P45W5V2PUTIL012M.html Japanese Only日本語
