12hr layover in Tokyo NRT

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Citizen of India.

Permanent resident in Canada.

Journey from New Delhi to Vancouver via Tokyo, NRT


My flight starts at,

New Delhi (DEL) to Tokyo (NRT), with flight duration, 7:35 PM Sunday to 6:50 AM, Monday, April

As my connecting flight from Tokyo NRT to Vancouver is departing at 6:20 PM, Monday, April, I would like to stay within Tokyo NRT airport for a layover duration of 11h 30m

Am trying to understand, visa restrictions(if any) for 12 hr stay in Tokyo, NRT.


Question:

Does NRT airport authority allow passenger to stay(without any visa/document/pass) in airport for 12 hours(max) to board connecting flight?



Best Answer

You will be able to stay airside at Narita International Airport, allowing you to transit without a visa, while waiting for your connecting flight to Canada. It has many services that can make the long wait easier, including shower and sleeping rooms, capsule hotel, smoking area, lounges, along with shops, restaurants and other amenities.




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Can you leave Tokyo airport during layover?

For a short layover within the airport a visa is not needed, for a longer layover such as an overnight stay which will see you leaving the terminal you will need a tourist visa or a transit visa. Whichever the case may be you can certainly make the most out of your brief stay in Japan!

Can I layover in NRT?

There are no overnight layovers allowed at NRT without entering Japan.

What to do if you have a long layover in Tokyo?

8 Things to do on a layover at Tokyo Narita Airport
  • Enjoy one (or more!) good meals. A layover here means you get a chance to explore the huge Japanese food scene, with over 100 eateries spread across the three terminals. ...
  • Hang out in a lounge. ...
  • Shop. ...
  • Refresh with a shower. ...
  • Pamper yourself. ...
  • Go sightseeing. ...
  • Sleep.


  • Can you stay overnight in Narita Airport?

    \u201cnine hours Narita Airport\u201d capsule hotel with 24-hour reception and check in. This is a useful facility for customers leaving on early morning flights, as well as those needing a place to stay after or in between flights.




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    Answer 2

    As stated in Timatic, the database used by virtually all airlines, including JAL:

    Transit without a visa: holders of onward tickets transiting on the same calendar day

    So yes, you can stay there for your connection

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