Translation guide
A visa allowing passage through a country en route to another destination. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific terms or descriptive phrases.
A visa that permits a traveler to pass through a country's territory, often staying in the airport or for a very limited time.
The most direct and common translation for 'transit visa'. Used in official contexts.
Do I need a transit visa when passing through Japan?
A loanword from English, commonly understood, especially in travel contexts.
Please tell me how to apply for a transit visa.
Literally 'transfer visa', used when changing flights. Slightly less formal but common in travel information.
If I have a transit visa, can I leave the airport?
A visa specifically for remaining in the international transit area of an airport without entering the country.
Specifies an airport transit visa, often required by certain nationalities even if not leaving the transit area.
An airport transit visa for the Schengen area is required for certain nationalities.
Combines the loanword with '通過' for clarity, though somewhat redundant.
Situations where a traveler can transit without a visa, often under specific conditions.
Means 'visa-free transit'. Used in official guidelines.
Visa-free transit within 24 hours is permitted.
Literally 'transit visa exemption', used in formal announcements.
In casual conversation, Japanese speakers may simply use the English term 'transit visa' (トランジットビザ). However, in official documents or inquiries, 通過ビザ is more precise.
直訳の「通過するビザ」 is unnatural. Stick to the established terms above.
A transit visa is required when connecting without entering the country.
This airport has a transit visa exemption program.