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I have a connecting flight from New Delhi to Seattle via Haneda airport. My flight lands at HND on Oct 24th 05:55 and takes off on Oct 24th 21:15 to Seattle. I have secured my visa for US.

I would like to know if there is any scope of me being allowed to take part in leisurely activities such as visiting tourist places within the 15 hour layover. I am aware of the on-arrival shore pass but since I have a connecting flight on the same day would I still be given the shore pass?

Would a transit visa help me travel outside the airport if I am able to secure that before my departure to HND?

Edit: I hold an Indian normal passport

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    I am skipping transit visa, I would let the forum know how it would be
    – Zee
    Commented Oct 3 at 17:34

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The exact conditions of the Shore Pass are surprisingly poorly documented, but as far as I'm aware there is no minimum stay/overnight requirement to obtain one. So yes, you are eligible. You will need your airline's support to get the Shore Pass though, so let them know at check-in.

If you don't want to take your chances, getting a transit visa will guarantee that you can leave the airport, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle.

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My experience was very positive. As soon as I landed the airport security and staff was well aware of the shore pass. I had no troubles getting a shore pass, I was out of the airport within 45 mins of landing. As long as you have the necessary documents to enter your terminal country you should be fine.

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  • Thanks for coming back to report how it went!
    – lambshaanxy
    Commented Nov 19 at 8:02

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