Japan regular visa fees rise from 1 July 2026. Indonesian e-passport holders can still enter visa-free via JAVES, free of charge, up to 15 days per visit.
Japan regular visa fees rise sharply from 1 July 2026 for applicants in Indonesia.
The new fee details are listed on the official visa page of the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia.
This increase applies to regular visas. There is a separate route that does not follow those fees, specifically for Indonesian e-passport holders.
Indonesian nationals holding an e-passport can use the Visa Waiver scheme to enter Japan without a regular visa.
The e-passport referred to is a passport with an ICAO chip on the cover. This scheme applies to temporary visits, including tourism, business, and visits to family or friends.
The official explanation of the Visa Waiver for e-passport holders is available on the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia website.
JAVES is the official online registration system from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for Visa Waiver registration, in effect since 27 March 2023 and accessed through evisa.mofa.go.jp.
JAVES differs from a regular visa because:
Official information on the launch and use of JAVES can be read on the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia website.
Registration is done online through JAVES. The process takes place online without needing to visit the embassy.
The document uploaded is a scan of the e-passport, including:
After registration, the applicant receives a "Visa Exemption Registration Notice" by email. This document must be shown from a phone or tablet at check-in and at immigration in Japan. Screenshots and printouts are not accepted.
The Visa Waiver scheme via JAVES has limits to note before departure:
Start with a destination, dates and a budget. The rest is built from real places.
If the planned stay is longer than 15 days, this scheme does not meet that requirement and a regular visa is still required.
A non-electronic passport, meaning a passport without a chip, cannot use the Visa Waiver. Holders of this type of passport must still apply for a regular visa with the new fees above.
This means the entry route available depends on the type of passport currently held.
Before booking flights and hotels to Japan, check your e-passport status first and complete JAVES registration early if you are eligible. To plan your route and travel budget, you can also start exploring with Calestira so preparations for Japan and other trips are better directed.
