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.
日本を経由する場合、通過ビザが必要ですか？
Do I need a transit visa when passing through Japan?
A loanword from English, commonly understood, especially in travel contexts.
トランジットビザの申請方法を教えてください。
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.
乗り継ぎビザがあれば、空港の外に出られますか？
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.
シェンゲン圏の空港通過ビザは、特定の国籍に必要です。
An airport transit visa for the Schengen area is required for certain nationalities.
Combines the loanword with '通過' for clarity, though somewhat redundant.
トランジット通過ビザは、入国せずに乗り継ぐ場合に必要です。
A transit visa is required when connecting without entering the country.
Situations where a traveler can transit without a visa, often under specific conditions.
Means 'visa-free transit'. Used in official guidelines.
24時間以内のビザなし通過が認められています。
Visa-free transit within 24 hours is permitted.
Literally 'transit visa exemption', used in formal announcements.
この空港ではトランジットビザ免除プログラムがあります。
This airport has a transit visa exemption program.
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.