Are there visa issues when transiting in India if connecting flights are booked separately?
I have a flight to India booked, and I want to separately book a connecting flight to Hong Kong that leaves from India the same day. The issue is that I don't have a visa for India.
If I book a connecting flight to Hong Kong separately from my inbound Indian flight, could my lack of Indian visa be a problem during that day waiting in the Indian airport?
I'm a Canadian citizen coming into New Delhi airport.
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This has happened to me before. I had two separate flights Bangkok->London through India, two different airlines and Mumbai I think. My belief was that I would be able to not leave the transit zone and just remain there until the next flight.
When checking in in Thailand at the check in desk they noticed my lack of visa and said I can not proceed without one. They did, however, email the airport and asked specifically about my case whether they would allow to me board flight to India since I have a proof for flight in and out and whether they could make an exception. I didn't have main luggage so didn't have to worry about that. People from Indian airport replied that they can't do it so I was forced to buy another flight back home.
Not sure maybe things changed now. It sure was a big inconvenience and somehow I think I should have researched more before assuming that trip will be permitted within some sets of rules. Also I was travelling on British passport.
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Do I need a visa for a connecting flight in India?
A transit visa is not required by a foreigner passing through, in direct transit by air, and travelling onward through India, provided he/she does not leave the specified precincts of the airport. A person travelling by sea is not required to hold a Transit visa as long as he does not leave the ship.Do you need a visa when taking a connecting flight?
Re: Do I Need A Visa For A Connecting Flight Through The US? Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa.Do I need to check-in again for connecting flight in India?
No, you do not have to check-in again at the transit airport as both boarding pass and checked in baggage will be through checked in till the final destination issued from the point of origin, however every passenger is required to collect their baggage at the first port of entry into India, clear the relevant customs ...Is there immigration for connecting flights?
Transit passengers You are a transit passenger if you are not leaving the airport and not staying in that country. In this case, you often don't have to go through immigration or customs. Look for a sign that says transit or transit passengers or transfer or connecting flights.Connecting Flight procedure India Boarding Pass Check-in bag Airport par मुझे अपना सामान कहां मिलेगा
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