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Japan Departure Tax Calculator: 2026 Ticket Rules

Enter the departure date and carrier contract date. Check ticket conditions, age and transit details to estimate the tax for passengers sharing those circumstances.

Inputs
Select the carrier contract period to show applicable transition questions.
Use the carrier contract date, which may differ from a travel agency booking date.
Completed years at Japan departure; for a single air ticket covering entry and exit, use age at the earliest transport start date on that ticket.
For example eligible crew, official travel or emergency diversion. Confirm documentation with the carrier.

Results

Estimated departure tax
JPY 3,000
Per passenger
JPY 3,000
Rule applied
Standard rate from July 1, 2026
  • Usually collected with the ticket. This is the tax amount, not necessarily an additional amount payable at the airport.
  • Run separately for passengers with different ages, tickets or exemptions. A short visit alone does not qualify as air transit. Confirm unusual ticket changes with the carrier.

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Last checked 2026-11-14. Rules change, sometimes at short notice. We list the date we last checked each official source; confirm with the official government source before you travel, buy or file. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice.

This is a general estimate for information only, not tax, legal or financial advice. Real rules have more conditions than a calculator can show, so check the official source below or a qualified professional for your situation.

How it works

NTA Q19–20 raise the tax from JPY1,000 to JPY3,000 for departures from 1 July 2026. Qualifying earlier carriage contracts retain the old rate. Exceptions include departure dates fixed or changed after the increase and contracts specifying separate tax collection.

Total = applicable per-passenger tax × passenger count

Exemptions take priority. Results are whole yen, without intermediate rounding. This checks one set of circumstances at a time.

Worked examples

Qualifying early ticket

Two passengers aged 30, departing 3 July 2026 on qualifying fixed-date tickets issued 28 June, with no transition exceptions, owe JPY2,000 total.

New tickets

Three passengers aged 20, departing 1 December 2026 on tickets issued 1 November, with no exemptions, owe JPY9,000.

Frequently asked questions

Are children exempt?
Children under 2 qualify. Normally use age at departure; a single air ticket covering entry and exit uses age at the earliest transport start under that ticket.
Is every stop under 24 hours exempt?
No. Qualifying air transit requires a single ticket showing a scheduled connection within 24 hours and different immediate foreign arrival/departure airports. Ship transit does not qualify for this exemption.
Is nationality relevant?
The ordinary tax covers departures by air or sea regardless of nationality or journey purpose.
Do I pay again at the airport?
The carrier usually collects it with the ticket. Check the receipt before treating this estimate as an extra charge.
What about official travel or emergencies?
Other exclusions and exemptions exist. Select the confirmation box only after the carrier confirms the applicable rule and documentation.

Sources

Last reviewed 2026-11-14; next review due by 2027-01-15. The method is written out above so you can check our math.