How can I go from Bangalore to Jamaica without transiting via UK or US?
I want to travel from Bangalore to Jamaica but I do not have a visa to transit in the US or UK. What is the best way to do this that doesn't require any transit visa?
One option is Bangalore -> Delhi -> Amsterdam -> Panama -> Kingston but there is a 16 hour layover in Panama which I believe requires a transit visa (due to the length of the layover).
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By performing a skyscanner search from Jamaica to "Everywhere" with direct flights only and whole month checked, you can get a list of posibilities of where you might transfer.
The list includes several non-uk European countries. Of course, you should watch out for any flights that take place wholly within the Schengen area, as they will require a Schengen visa.
If you can transfer at one airport within the UK, while Indian citizens to need a Direct Airside Transit Visa, I do not think that the requirements for this are very onerous.
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How can I go to Jamaica from India?
There are no direct flights from India to Jamaica. Worse, you have to be prepared for long stop-overs and high air fares. The return air fares from Mumbai to Montego Bay (MBJ) start at around Rs 99,000 per head, while fares from Delhi cross the Rs 1 lakh barrier. The Jamaican dollar (JMD) is the official currency.Do you need a transit visa for connecting flights?
Most countries that normally require that you have a visa, do not require the visa if you are a transit passenger, someone who is only transiting through the airport. As you don't go through immigration, and you don't enter the country, hence no visa is needed.Who needs UK transit visa?
You might need a Visitor in Transit visa if you're: changing flights in the UK on your way to another country. going through UK border control, for example to check in your luggage for a connecting flight. leaving the UK within 48 hours.What is a direct airside transit visa?
Direct Airside Transit visa Direct Airside Transit visas last for up to 24 hours, meaning the onward flight must be within 24 hours of your arrival in the UK. You cannot apply for this visa if you need to go through UK border control, for example to check in your luggage on to a connecting flight or to change airports.HOW TO GO TO JAMAICA THROUGH USA OR UK TRANSIT VISA.
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You can fly Candor via Germany - Hamburg to Montego bay
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I have spent some time trying to find relevant routes for you. Basically, it is really hard to avoid USA and Canada if you want to get to Jamaica. Still, I have found a route through UK with Thomson to reach Montego Bay. You should find flights through Guyana (which has direct connections to Jamaica).
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