Leaving airport international zone for a moment
I'm European Union citizen. I have a flight to other continent, with a change in other European country, Schiphol Amsterdam. Am I allowed to leave the "international zone" and go out of airport and then come in again? I'm travelling only with hand luggage. I once heard a technical term for such and extra fee by airplane company. But really, does anyone care and do they let me in again?
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Are you sure that the first leg of your flight leaves you in international zone of Schipol?
As far as I remember, you still are in European zone, where you can take the train to Amsterdam. International controls take place between the two flights.
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Can I leave transit area of the airport?
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.Can I leave airport during transit visa?
In summary If you don't require a visa to enter the country you are transiting, you will be allowed to leave the airport visa free provided you have enough time.What happens at the airport when you fly international?
If you are booked on an international flight, you may be subjected to an Immigration and Customs check for both during Departures and Arrivals. Carry your ID, Passport, Visa and other related travel documents with you when you present yourself for the check.What is transit area in airport?
The transit zone is a designated area within an international airport where you can stay until your flight to your destination is ready to board. Transit zones allow you to wait in the airport without going through immigration\u2014 if you don't leave the airport.Global Entry - The Quickest Way Through the Airport!
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In some countries (though not in Europe), there is a tax (normally required to be paid in cash) on either entry or exit to the country. If you're in international transit, you'd be able to avoid that, but entering the landside of the airport and leaving would trigger it. That could be what you're thinking of?
Secondly, there are various flight and airport taxes and charges that the airline collects from you. The situation with a connecting flight is different from two flights. In the UK for example, if your stopover between flights is over 24 hours, you'll have to pay Air Passenger Duty for the 2nd flight, which you wouldn't have to if you're on a short connection. Not an issue on a short break like that, but it could be if you decided to take a longer break.
Oh, and you also need appropriate immigration status to enter the landside. Again for you in Europe as a European, that's not an issue. Changing planes in Dubai and wanting to go landside briefly it would be, and I think we had a question on that very thing quite recently.
Answer 3
Yes you can and there won't be any fee. You just need the necessary documents to enter the Netherlands. But that should be no problem in your case. Be sure to be back to the airport on time.
Answer 4
Schiphol even advertises with the opportunity. They offer a so called Floating Dutchman, also for transfer passengers.
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