Originally Posted by
MaxVO
I had this exact thought. I have a 3-hour layover around midnight, and worried it may not be enough to reclaim my bag and check in for the next flight (on a separate PNR). But getting the e-visa online is one process from hell. Website asks for same info over and over, and not progressing. All my info periodically disappears, and I have to start over. Is there some magic trick to get this to work?
I've read that transfers without leaving the airport do not require a visa. But I'm afraid it's an even longer process to use visa-free transfers, and I'll get a higher chance of a misconnect.
3 hours on separate tickets is not a lot in CAI if you have to go landside. There’s a lot of document check at several steps (I recommend you to have a printout of your e-ticket). You definitely need your e-visa on-line, otherwise it’s a recipe for disaster. It’s certainly bureaucratic, but never had any trouble to get it (2 experiences). If you have to go landside, I doubt they will let you go through without visa.