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Aug 4, 2022 | 7:07 pm

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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?

If you aren't checking any bags this is an easy transit and they are used to it -- if not then you have to check with ANA to see if they can transfer bands to JAL at checkin -- as you will not be able to recheck yourself at Haneda....

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