Korean Visa Needed?

[Jake77 17]

Called Korean Air but couldn't get through.

 

Flight:

Manila > Incheon > LAX

 

I have:

- PH Passport.

- US Immigrant Visa.

- 1 Korean Air ticket.

- 2:30-hour stopover in Korea.

 

I don't want to go outside the airport when I get to Korea.

 

..........

 

Do I need to get my baggage again and check it in at the Incheon Airport? ... (Don't have KR visa; can't go through immigration to collect baggage.)

 

Or, would it be possible for my baggage to be sent directly to my final destination (LAX, US)?

[Jake77 17]

17 minutes ago, Jake77 said:

"2:30-hour STOPover."

Meant to say LAYover

Edited January 31 by Jake77

[J.M. 242]

Since you aren't changing airlines and the entire trip is on one ticket, your baggage will be checked all the way to LAX.  You are just transiting.  Follow the "transfer" signs to your connecting flight.  You will go through security screening again but will not have to claim your luggage.

[Jake77 17]

On 1/31/2024 at 1:01 PM, J.M. said:

Since you aren't changing airlines and the entire trip is on one ticket, your baggage will be checked all the way to LAX.  You are just transiting.  Follow the "transfer" signs to your connecting flight.  You will go through security screening again but will not have to claim your luggage.

When I arrive in Korea for a layover. Are there forms I have to fill out / things (taxes, etc..) I have to pay before my next flight?

[J.M. 242]

You might get offered a declaration form, but as a transit passenger you won't need to fill it out.  Sometimes they pass them out prior to arrival so people can fill them out before landing.  Other than that, I doubt you will have any paperwork to complete.  Airports changes rules frequently, so I won't guarantee there will be no forms, but it's unlikely.  There will be no taxes or other airport fees.