A young woman’s excitement to travel abroad was short-lived as she was sent back home from the airport due to a missing document. Despite having a valid visa, she was unable to board her flight to Italy.
In a video shared on TikTok, the lady explained that she had arrived at the airport, ready to embark on her journey, but was informed that she needed a transit visa since her flight would be stopping over in London.
The lady admitted that she had not done her research properly and was unaware of the requirement for a transit visa. She was visibly disappointed and emotional as she shared her experience.
“I got to the airport, bags packed, and they told me to go back home,” she said. “I had a Schengen visa, but I didn’t know I needed a transit visa to fly to Italy.”
The lady’s experience serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough research and preparation when traveling abroad. She has since started the process of applying for a transit visa and hopes to embark on her journey soon.
The incident has sparked reactions online, with many people sharing their own experiences and offering advice on how to avoid similar situations.
See some comments below
@ceaser commented, “If this didn’t happen, you wouldn’t be educating us right now.”
@jacquesbotha227 said, “The transit visa is probably the dumbest thing ever. Sorry you had to go through this.”
@Lady T added, “This is very helpful for people like me who have never traveled out of SA… Hoping to start traveling soon…”
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