Record revenue: Japan's exit tax breaks all expectations!

Record revenue: Japan's exit tax breaks all expectations!

Osaka, Japan - Japan's exit tax achieved a record level of 48.1 billion yen (approx. 34 billion euros) in the financial year 2024. This sum exceeds the previous maximum value of 44.3 billion yen from the fiscal year 2019, as well as "https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/tourism-laesst-japans-aufreuer-aufrekordhohe-besten-356870/"> Sumikai . The exit taxes of 1,000 yen (approx. 6 euros), which has been charged from Japan since 2019, affects all travelers regardless of nationality or travel purpose and is automatically calculated when buying flight or shipping tickets.

After the enormous losses during Corona pandemic, the tax revenue is continuously recovering. The weak yen and an increasing number of international flight connections are responsible for the increase in income, according to the Japanese tourism organization (JNTO). The revenue from the extermination tax flow into the expansion of tourist infrastructure and digital services, including multilingual signage and improved handling processes at airports.

future changes for tourists

In 2025, several important changes for tourists are expected in Japan. A significant innovation is the introduction of the Japan Electronic Travel Authorization (Jesta) system. In the future, travelers from visa-free countries will have to apply for approval before their entry in order to increase the security and efficiency of the entry process, as mentioned on ryukoch . A pilot project for a pre-clearance system starts in January 2025 for travelers from Taiwan.

The number of non-reservable seats will be reduced in the Nocyzomi shink ranks. Travelers should therefore reserve their seats in advance, especially during peak times. From April 2025, new tax-free regulations come into force, which include a preliminary payment of the consumption tax and a digitized reimbursement process.

future tax increases and their effects

The discussion about a possible increase in exit taxes, initially only for foreign travelers, has already started. LDP MP Yumi Yoshikawa provided the proposal to adapt the amount to international standards. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was open to the idea, but emphasized that tourists should make an appropriate contribution. An increase in tax could primarily have short trips and the low -cost flight sector, although warnings come from the travel industry that additional fees could reduce the attractiveness of Japan as a travel destination.

In addition, the hiking fee for Mount Fuji will be increased from an ¥ 2,000 to 3,000 from the summer of 2025. A restaurant fasting system is also introduced to avoid queues in popular restaurants. Travelers are urgently advised to start planning their trip to Japan for 2025, especially with regard to the Expo 2025 in Osaka, which takes place from April 13 to October 13th.