Gjennomreise

Gjennomreise is a term used to describe traveling through a country on the way to another destination, typically with little or no intention to stay. In travel planning and visa policy, gjennomreise distinguishes passing through a country from visiting it for tourism, work, or study.

In practical terms, a traveler may be an airside transit passenger, staying within the international transit area of an airport and not entering the country’s border control. Alternatively, a landside transit passenger may pass through passport control and enter the country briefly, which can trigger visa or entry requirements. Rules vary widely by country and by traveller’s citizenship. Some nations allow transit without a visa if the traveler has a confirmed onward ticket and remains in the airport’s transit zone for a limited time. Others require a transit visa or even an ordinary visa if the traveler will leave the transit area or if nationality falls outside exemptions.

Planning considerations include checking official sources for country-specific transit rules, confirming whether only airport transit is permitted or if entry is possible, and ensuring passport validity and onward travel documentation. It may also be necessary to understand baggage handling during a layover and any time limits on transit.

See also areas related to transit and visas, such as airport transit, transit visa, and visa policies.