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Japanese passport fees in 2026

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Passport fees by country

From 1 July 2026 a 10-year Japanese passport costs ¥8,900 if you apply online and ¥9,300 on paper, down ¥7,000 from ¥15,900 and ¥16,300 1. The 5-year passport for adults was abolished 1. Anyone under 18 gets a 5-year passport for ¥4,400 online or ¥4,800 on paper 1,2. A replacement that keeps the old expiry date costs ¥5,400 online 1. Waits are usually about two weeks 3.
10-year passport, online
¥8,900 1
10-year passport, paper
¥9,300 1
Under 18, 5-year, online
¥4,400 1
Under 18, 5-year, paper
¥4,800 1
Same-expiry replacement, online
¥5,400 1
New fees from
1 July 2026 1

Japanese passport fee table

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cut passport fees for applications made from 00:00 Japan time on 1 July 2026 1,3. Applications at embassies and consulates follow the same 1 July 2026 start 3.

PassportOld fee, online / paperNew fee from 1 July 2026, online / paper
10-year, age 18 and over¥15,900 / ¥16,300¥8,900 / ¥9,300
5-year, age 18 and over¥10,900 / ¥11,300Abolished
5-year, age 12 to 17¥10,900 / ¥11,300¥4,400 / ¥4,800
5-year, under 12¥5,900 / ¥6,300¥4,400 / ¥4,800
Same-expiry replacement, 18 and over¥5,900 / ¥6,300¥5,400 / ¥5,800

How the fee is split

The new 10-year fee is a national fee of ¥7,000 plus a prefecture fee of ¥1,900, or ¥2,300 on paper 2. All passports for applicants under 18 now carry a single national fee of ¥2,500, so children under 12 pay the same ¥4,400 online or ¥4,800 on paper as teenagers 2. The ministry says part of the cost of consular protection is now paid from the International Tourist Tax 1.

Validity rules from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026 applicants aged 18 and over can only get a 10-year passport, and applicants under 18 can only get a 5-year passport 4. A replacement that keeps the old expiry date is not available to applicants under 18 1.

Processing times

A passport usually takes about two weeks in Japan 3. The ministry expected a rush after the fee cut and warned that applications from 1 July could take about a month 3. Applications at an embassy or consulate take about two weeks longer for delivery 3.

How to apply

You can apply online with a My Number Card, a smartphone and Mynaportal 3. Online new and renewal applications have been accepted in every prefecture since 24 March 2025 4. You can apply on paper at your prefecture's passport office 2.

Applying from abroad

Japanese nationals living abroad can apply online through ORR-net or at an embassy or consulate 3. The fee documents do not list consular passport fees in local currency 2. A one-way travel document (tokosho) issued at a mission now costs ¥3,700, up from ¥2,500 2.

Common questions

How much is a Japanese passport in 2026?

From 1 July 2026, ¥8,900 online or ¥9,300 on paper for a 10-year passport 1.

Can adults still get a 5-year Japanese passport?

No. From 1 July 2026 adults can only get a 10-year passport 4.

How much is a Japanese passport for a child?

¥4,400 online or ¥4,800 on paper for a 5-year passport 1.

How long does a Japanese passport take?

About two weeks, though the ministry warned of about a month after 1 July 2026 3.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@passportfees.org with the official link.

Sources

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: 旅券手数料の改定 (May 2026)
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: 旅券手数料改定前後の比較表
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: 旅券手数料の改定について (1 September 2026)
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: パスポートQ&A (1 July 2026)

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