[SEATTLE] SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Flights operated by JAL depart from and arrive at South Satellite.
Updated: 2025/05/01
Notices
Canada eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) requirement under the Canada Visa Waiver- Changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization under the US Visa Waiver Program
- Notice for Passengers Traveling to and from the United States: Immigration Procedures and Prohibited Carry-on Articles
- Lighters on Flights to and from the US
- A.P.I.S.
Arrival
Arrival flow
1 Baggage Claim
2 Immigration / Customs
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Flights operated by JAL will arrive at South Satellite.
Arrival procedures
Baggage Claim
Please pick up your checked-in baggage before Immigration/Customs
Immigration
Documents required for entry
| Required documents | Description |
|---|---|
| VISA | Japan is an eligible country under the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Depending on the purpose of visit (study, work, etc.), a visa or additional documentation may be required. Please contact the US Embassy for further information.
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| Passport | A machine-readable passport (MRP) or an IC passport (IC chipped) valid until the date of return to your home country. |
| Customs declaration form | Not Required |
| A return airline ticket or e-ticket | Required |
Customs/Quarantine
Inspections is carried out at the same time as Immigration. If you have any items to declare, please declare them to an official.
Pets
Prior reservation is necessary if you wish to bring your pet, as the transportation environment within the aircraft needs to be prepared.
Inquiriy - JAL International Reservation and Information
Please also be sure to check with the embassy or quarantine station at your destination for animal quarantine information such as import restrictions and required documentation.
Departure
Departure flow
1 Check-in
2 Security check
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開くFlights operated by JAL will depart from S gates in South Satellite.
Departure regulations
Check-in
Check-in opens 3 hours prior to departure.
Check-in should be done 60 minutes before departure.Please note that you may not be accepted for your flight after 60 minutes before flight departure.
Please go to JAL check-in counters in Central Terminal to carry out check-in procedures.
Security check
Your carry-on baggage will be examined, and there will be a check for liquids in your possession.
Restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols as carry-on baggage
Passengers listed below on flight operated by JAL are eligible to use Priority security lane ("Premium Lane") in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
-Business Class, JMB Diamond / JGC Premier / JMB Sapphire, oneworld Emerald members
Immigration
You do not have to go through Immigration when departing the United States.
Customs
There is no customs inspection when departing from the United States.
Lounge
British Airways/Terraces Lounge
The lounge is located after security check. After go through security, take a shuttle link bound for South Satellite. After arrival of South Satellite, go up stairs to the departure gate by escalator. British Airways/Terraces Lounge is located above the departure gate where you can access by stairs or elevators.
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