Originally Posted by
Morkai
Getting worried - I have a flight into Tokyo Haneda on ANA that arrives at 21:10, and have booked a separate flight flight to Saigon on JAL that departs the next morning early at 1:30. These itineraries were booked separately several months apart.
I understand transiting through Japan is allowed, but will I be denied travel at check-in without a valid Visa since the flight I would be checking into has the final destination as Tokyo? In other words, since the connection to Saigon is not on the same ticket, will I be denied boarding to Japan?
If I am allowed to travel, I believe Haneda allows overnight layovers, and this itinerary will be possible... but this would not be possible at Narita since the next flight is the next day. Is that correct?
You can transit on separate tickets, just bring a print of your e-tickets to make it easier, and expect that check-in can take a bit longer than normal. You will probably get lots of emails aboutvth requiments to enter Japan, which will not apply to you. There are no document requirements for transit.
Haneda allows connections of up to 24 hours, and a 21:30 on day 1 and 01:30 on day two is operationally considered a same day departure.