- Japan has reduced passport application fees for those aged 18 and over.
- The revisions have passed on 24 April 2026 and have taken effect from 1 July 2026.
- The government has targeted an increase in passport possession rates.
- The change has aimed to encourage overseas travel among younger citizens.
- Support for the aviation sector has formed part of the policy objectives.
Japan has lowered passport application fees for applicants aged 18 years and above. Parliament has enacted revisions to the passport law on 24 April 2026 with the changes taking effect from 1 July 2026. The government has aimed to increase the country’s passport possession rate and to encourage overseas travel particularly among younger people.
The fee reduction has sought to remove barriers to international travel and to support the aviation sector through higher outbound demand. Officials have viewed the measure as a way to address Japan’s relatively low rate of passport holders. The revisions have followed parliamentary approval on Friday 24 April 2026.
The move aligns with broader efforts to boost tourism-related industries and international connectivity for Japanese citizens.
A Japanese government official shared “The fee reductions have helped raise passport ownership and promoted international travel.”
