Apply for Your Passport Early!
Nara Prefecture plans to reduce passport application fees starting July 1st, which is expected to cause a surge in applications. Those planning overseas travel in July are urged to apply in June.
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- 📰 Published: June 4, 2026 at 01:47
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Apply for Your Passport Early!
As passport application fees are scheduled to be reduced from applications submitted on Wednesday, July 1st, the number of applicants is expected to increase significantly after July 1st.
It may take approximately one month (normally about 10-14 days) from acceptance of the application to issuance.
If you are planning to travel abroad in July, please apply with plenty of time to receive your passport in June.
▽ About Applications
https://www.pref.nara.lg.jp/n013/18114.html
▽ About Passport Fee Revision
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/pss/pagew_000001_02493.html
As passport application fees are scheduled to be reduced from applications submitted on Wednesday, July 1st, the number of applicants is expected to increase significantly after July 1st.
It may take approximately one month (normally about 10-14 days) from acceptance of the application to issuance.
If you are planning to travel abroad in July, please apply with plenty of time to receive your passport in June.
▽ About Applications
https://www.pref.nara.lg.jp/n013/18114.html
▽ About Passport Fee Revision
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/pss/pagew_000001_02493.html
FAQ
When will passport application fees be reduced?
Fees are scheduled to be reduced for applications submitted on Wednesday, July 1, 2025.
If I am traveling abroad in July, by when should I apply for my passport?
It is recommended to apply in June to receive your passport with plenty of time.
How long might it take to get a passport after the fee reduction surge?
It could take about one month, compared to the normal 10-14 days.