Japan raises visa fees for Nigerians, others after 48 years

The Japanese government has approved a major increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals, ending nearly five decades without any adjustment to the charges.
The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting on Friday and will apply to visa applications submitted from July 1, according to reports by Japanese media.
Under the new fee structure, the cost of obtaining a single-entry visa will jump from ¥3,000 ($18.60) to ¥15,000 ($92.99), while multiple-entry visas will increase from ¥6,000 ($37.20) to ¥30,000 ($187.97).
Japan’s Foreign Minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, said the review became necessary because visa fees had remained unchanged since 1978 despite rising cos...