{
  "id": 6840289,
  "title": "China to raise visa fees sevenfold for Japanese visitors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/china-to-raise-visa-fees-sevenfold-for-japanese-visitors",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T02:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/12/asia-pacific/china-japan-visa-sevenfold/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The decision came after Japan introduced higher visa fees for foreign nationals in July.",
  "key_points": [
    "China will raise visa fees for Japanese visitors sevenfold starting Monday.",
    "New fees: ¥2,250 to ¥16,750 for single-entry visa; ¥3,750 to ¥25,100 for double-entry visa.",
    "Reciprocity principle behind fee increase, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning says."
  ],
  "editors_take": "China's sharp increase in visa fees for Japanese visitors reflects a principle of reciprocity, matching Japan's earlier hike in fees for foreign nationals, and may affect tourism dynamics between the two countries.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}