21 hours layover at Tokyo Narita
I have Indian passport and US visa. How easy/difficult is it to get the transit pass for a day to visit Tokyo. How much does it cost? Can it be done online or at the airport upon arrival. Is it 24 hours counter? I will be traveling with 2 children.
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As India is not on Japan's Visa Waiver List you should be able to get a Shore Pass/Transit Pass however this is not guaranteed (as we don't know your particular circumstances) and you may be refused boarding by the airline in some cases.
Japan has the following (taken from Qatar Airways Visa Check Portal)
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of onward tickets transiting to a third country can obtain a Shore Pass/Transit Pass on arrival for a max. stay of 72 hours only if there are no connecting flights on the same calendar day and if:
- holding a passport, proof of maintenance during their stay, and sufficient evidence that Shore/Transit Pass will be appropriately used; and
- departing from the same airport of arrival, or from a different airport (or seaport) around the airport (or seaport) of arrival, if both ports are located within the same group.
- holding a passport, proof of maintenance during their stay, and sufficient evidence that Shore/Transit Pass will be appropriately used; and
Somewhat confusingly, the Japanese Embassy in India website mentions that you will need to apply for a transit visa in advance. Failure to have a valid transit visa (as your trip is 21 hours long and Narita Airport does close), you may be denied boarding as has happened to some people.
You should check with the Japanese Embassy closest to you as your personal circumstances determine your validity for the transit visa and there is not a guarantee of you receiving a transit visa in all cases.
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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 get out of airport if I have 20 hour layover?
Yes, you can leave the airport during a layover, provided your passport allows you visa-free entry to the country you're in and you have enough time between flights. In fact, some people intentionally book flights with longer layovers (which are often cheaper) so they get to see a new city.Can you leave the airport during 15 hour layover?
Yes, you can leave the airport during domestic layovers. For instance, if you're a US citizen and have a layover within the country, it is legal and safe to leave the airport. Be aware that you'll probably be getting two boarding passes if the domestic layover is more than an hour.Can I overnight in Narita Airport?
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You get it on Arrival, however it's only issued if there are no connecting flights to your destination on the same calendar day. It's valid for 72 hours.
At Immigration, Show your onward ticket and passport
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