Transit Visa required for US citizens going from Japan to Korea?
We are U.S citizens and will be traveling to Japan from SFO in June, originally to stay 2 weeks. We are just now thinking of adding a week in Seoul, Korea to depart from Haneda or Narita before returning to Japan for our flight back to SFO. Do we require a transit visa for traveling from Japan to Korea?
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Do US citizens need a transit visa for Japan?
For people who plan to enter Japan from the United States. All foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa (except for those who have a valid re-entry permit). We currently do not issue any individual tourist visas or transit visas.Is transit visa required for connecting flights in Japan?
No visa is required for transiting in Japanese airports if you have immediate flight connections regardless of nationality. Anyway, there is a Japanese transit visa which is intended for people who have longer layovers before transiting and want to go sightseeing or resting in Japan for few days (up to 15 days).Do I need a transit visa for South Korea?
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.Do I need a US visa for a connecting flight?
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. If you are unable to get either one, suggest you find an alternate route that avoids the US.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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