China to raise visa fees sevenfold for Japanese visitors
The decision came after Japan introduced higher visa fees for foreign nationals in July.
Beijing announced on Friday that China plans to increase visa fees for Japanese nationals by sevenfold, effective from applications submitted on or after Monday. This decision follows Japan's own increase in visa fees for foreign nationals in July. The new fees will rise from ¥2,250 to ¥16,750 for a single-entry visa and ¥3,750 to ¥25,100 for a double-entry visa.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that the change was made in line with the principle of reciprocity. In November 2024, China had previously resumed short-term visa waivers for Japanese citizens, allowing them to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa for tourism purposes.
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