With the new departure tax being implemented, many are wondering how it will be charged.
So we did some research and tried to answer some possible questions below:
Questions
Q1. How will it be charged?
A1. It will be charged when you buy your air tickets. The tax is automatically included in the plane ticket you buy
Q2. Is it a tourist tax?
A2. It is not. It is charged on every passenger travelling out of Japan - tourists and Japanese are all charged that 1,000 yen tax
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Scenarios
S1. Buys a ticket now, fly to & from Japan before 7th.
A1. No need to pay the 1,000 yen departure tax
S2. Buys a ticket now, fly to Japan & returns on the 7th.
A2. Needs to pay the 1,000 yen departure tax
S3. Buys a ticket now, fly on/after 7th, & returns on the same day.
A3. No need to pay the 1,000 yen departure tax
S4. Buys a ticket now, fly on/after 7th, & returns on a different date.
A4. Needs to pay the 1,000 yen departure tax
Got any more burning questions you have about the new departure tax that you want to know?
Comment to us and we will try and help you find the answers.
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