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.
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.
Taiwan is introducing a travel discount program offering repeat foreign visitors up to NT$8,000 (approximately US$250) in travel discounts. The program targets tourists who have previously visited Taiwan.
Nagasaki Prefecture is accepting applications from July 1 for the second year of its nomad residency program, offering 20 spots and one month of free lodging to remote workers who contribute locally. The program is described as Japan's first prefectural-level nomad residency initiative.
Delta Air Lines has introduced a direct flight service between New York and Malta. The route is being discussed in the context of broader implications for Malta's connectivity, finance, and commerce.