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Jan 31, 2022 | 4:34 pm

#31

worldcurious

Join Date: Nov 2007

Posts: 106

Quote:

Originally Posted by prodigy

Were you able to do this connection on separate tickets? Looking at doing this same connection in a few months.

Not yet but will let you know in a few weeks!

Feb 1, 2022 | 3:29 am

#32

Davvidd

Join Date: Jun 2005

Programs: EVA Air , * G, QR Privilege Club S

Posts: 6,245

I just checked with MLEK and they said no.

Feb 1, 2022 | 6:24 am

#33

worldcurious

Join Date: Nov 2007

Posts: 106

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davvidd

I just checked with MLEK and they said no.

Thank you, Davvidd . Who is MLEK, and what did they say no to?

Relatedly, does anyone know how the transit visa process works right now? It seems that they are not issuing transit ETAs online but it says that an 8hr visa is available (on arrival, I guess?)

Feb 1, 2022 | 6:31 am

#34

Davvidd

Join Date: Jun 2005

Programs: EVA Air , * G, QR Privilege Club S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by worldcurious

The EK rep in MLE. Since you plan to fly to CMB from MLE and then to SIN on SQ, I asked EK in MLE. He said they do not do that with separate tickets. But you can still try and see what happens. The handling is done by third party and no harm in trying.

Feb 4, 2022 | 12:46 pm

#35

prodigy

Join Date: Dec 2021

Posts: 8

There are other threads regarding transits similar to ours recently. It seems Sri Lankan Airways (UL) have been able to check baggage through for other travelers (One to TK and one to QR). It may be safest to apply for a tourist ETA.

Feb 4, 2022 | 1:01 pm

#36

worldcurious

Join Date: Nov 2007

Posts: 106

Quote:

Originally Posted by prodigy

yea makes sense. I only really would need a transit visa but it seems you cannot get that online and the process on arrival is unclear.

Feb 4, 2022 | 1:08 pm

#37

prodigy

Join Date: Dec 2021

Posts: 8

FWIW, I contacted Emirates by chat and they said they CAN check the bag through. Emirates sends you transcripts of the chat as well. Although first hand data is probably more reliable.

Feb 25, 2022 | 10:08 am

#38

worldcurious

Join Date: Nov 2007

Posts: 106

Just wanted to update with my transit experience for posterity. I arrived on EK and needed to get boarding passes for my onward SQ flight. The transfer desk could not help but the on-arrival visa desk placed a transit visa on my passport so I could enter Sri Lanka and go back through ticketing. You need a lot of time to do this - there are multiple checks to exit the airport and to get back in. Thankfully I did have plenty of time (too much.. had to wait for the SQ ticket counter to open).