Japan is increasing its outbound departure tax from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per air and sea ticket, effective 1 July 2026. The change applies to international departures and includes exemptions for certain travelers.
A pet transport specialist discusses how international pet relocation procedures have changed and addresses frequently misunderstood aspects of flying pets abroad.
All road vehicles in Bermuda must pass an annual safety and emissions inspection through Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd (BECL) before a vehicle licence can be issued or renewed. There is no large national motoring organisation equivalent to the AA operating in Bermuda.
Bermuda has no Uber, Lyft, or equivalent international ride-hailing platforms. On-demand transport relies on a network of licensed, government-regulated taxis.
Cambodia recorded 1.54 million foreign visitors in the first five months of 2026, a 48% year-on-year decline. The drop is linked to border tensions affecting travel to the country.
Japan will raise visa fees to five times their current level starting July 1, 2026, affecting nationals who require a visa to enter the country. Travelers from visa-exempt countries are not affected by the change.
Travelers holding two or more passports must use the correct passport at each border and depart on the same passport used to enter a country. Key considerations include which passport to present at entry and exit to avoid complications.
Japan's Cabinet approved a visa fee increase effective July 1, 2026. Single-entry visa fees will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, and multiple-entry visa fees will increase from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen.
Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs announced on June 19, 2026 that entry visa fees will increase by 400% effective July 1, 2026. The single-entry visa fee rises from JPY 3,000 to JPY 15,000, with multiple-entry fees increasing proportionally.