Japan to tax outbound travelers Hope to bring income to stimulate tourism.

Concluded The Government of Japan's guideline on the fees charged by Japanese citizens and expatriates traveling by plane and boat. Japan's National Diet Council has approved a draft law to allocate this income to invest in stimulating the tourism industry. It also develops infrastructure to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted by Japan in 2020.

Starting from January 7 next year. Japanese or foreign travelers or travelers traveling by plane or boat must pay the Departure Tax in the amount of 1,000 Yen (about 290 Baht), but there are exceptions for underage children. 2 years old, including airplane passengers waiting to stop or wait And in Japan less than 24 hours.