All Entries in the "immigration" Category
Catching Connecting Flights: What You Need To Know
When you’re catching a connecting flight, there can be many concerns. How long do you need to catch a flight? Do you need to recheck your baggage or will that be done automatically? If you’re catching a national connecting flight by the same airline, and most often affiliate airlines, and they will transfer your luggage. [...]
Can I Leave The Airport During A Layover?
A lot of people want to know: how do you know when you can leave the airport on a layover? For most layovers, you can leave the transit area in between flights, as long as you go through customs and immigration on the way out, and of course you’ll have to pass through security again [...]
U.S. Visa Entry Into Foreign Countries
For a quick idea of whether you’d need a Visa to be allowed foreign entry into a specific airport, try layoverguide’s right hand widget. To get more specific information on U.S. entry into foreign countries, check out The U.S. Department Of State Travel Site. The website covers: Location of the U.S. embassy or consulate in [...]
Layovers: How Much Time Do You Need To Leave The Airport?
There are many factors to take into account when deciding whether you have enough time to leave the airport during a layover and venture out into the surrounding area. Before you leave, check with your airline to see if your ticket permits you to leave the transit area. Some tickets may not permit you to [...]
Tips For Making The Most Of Your Layovers
Before you leave: If possible, when you are checking in for your flight, check your bags straight through to your final destination. If your layover is too long, however, and you’re not planning on booking a hotel, most large airports will have lockers for your luggage. Pack your carry-on with just what you will need [...]
