Do I need a visa to transfer flight in Seoul (Incheon Airport)? [duplicate]

I'm a Chinese citizen with Japan one-time tourist visa. I booked two tickets to go home, Okinawa to Seoul (Incheon Airport) and Seoul (Incheon Airport) to Dalian.

Do I need a South Korean visa to transfer between my flights?

Best Answer

Per TIMATIC, the database used by airlines;

TWOV (Transit Without Visa): Visa required, except for Passengers transiting through Seoul (ICN) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

However, with separate tickets, the check-in staff will likely treat Seoul as your final destination, and thus deny you boarding without a visa.

On what airline is your Naha-Seoul flight? You need to contact the handling agent in Naha for that airline.

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Do I need a visa to transit through Incheon?

Most passengers do not need a visa to transit in South Korean airports without passing through immigration. No visa is required to transit through South Korea when departing: Within 24 hours for Incheon International Airport in Seoul. On the same calendar day for all other airports.

Can I transfer through Incheon Airport?

Description. Incheon International Airport provides free transfer guide service to make your transfer easier. Transfer guides will guide you from your arrival gate to Transfer security check, duty-free shops, transfer passenger amenities and your departure gate.

Can I transfer at Korea airport?

Transfer passengers without boarding passes must visit the transfer desk on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2. You must pass through the same security screening for transfer as you did before departure.

Can you move between terminals at Incheon?

Passengers can take the free shuttle buses between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 every 5 minutes. Total trip time is about 15-20 minutes.

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