Japan introduced a tax on the departure of tourists from the country

In 2018, the number of visitors to Japan for the first time exceeded 30 million people / photo UNIAN

On January 7, Japan introduces a new tax of $ 1,000 ($ 9.20) for those who leave the country by plane about the ship.

The tax will be linked to the cost of airline and ship tickets, writes RBC, referring to the Nikkei Asian Review.

Specifies that the new tax will apply to Japanese citizens and foreigners leaving the country. Those who make a temporary stop in the country and leave within 24 hours of arrival will be exempted from the new tax.

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In addition, the tax does not apply to children under two years, to ambassadors foreign states, etc. the people of state. Travelers who bought tickets before January 7 will also be exempt from tax, says the edition

Japanese authorities expect the new tax to generate a budget of about $ 50 billion yen in 2019. Funds should be allocated to the installation of airport identification devices to speed up migration procedures, extend foreign language services to tourism facilities in the country. country, etc.

In 2018, the number of visitors to Japan exceeded for the first time 30 million people. This figure should continue to increase, adds the publication.

UNIAN had previously reported that Turkey had imposed a tourist security tax of EUR 1.5 on arrivals at arrival airports on January 1, 2019.