Even if you don’t plan to leave the airport, you might still need a visa — especially if you have an itinerary with a self-transfer.
During a self-transfer between flights, you may need to go through passport control to recheck baggage, switch terminals, or for no reason other than the airport’s design.
To check whether you need a visa, you can contact the country’s embassy and ask for visa requirements for entering that country. Make sure to mention:
- That you’ll leave the visa-free transit zone during your self-transfer
- The duration of your layover