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MJ
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 Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 10:36 pm Post subject: One-Way Ticket to Spain? |
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Hey everyone,
I'm planning to go to Madrid in November to take a Tefl course. I've found a one-way ticket on a student travel website that is far cheaper than the round trip. The only problem is, I read that I might not be allowed to enter Spain with a one-way ticket. Does anybody have any experience with this? Am I running a big risk with the one-way? |
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MrMojoRisin
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| Where are you coming from?? |
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MJ
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| Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2004 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm coming from the US. |
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SEndrigo
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| Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 1:25 am Post subject: |
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You might have trouble....then again, it depends on the immigration officer. I have heard of people entering with a one-way ticket without any problems.
I don't know the exact rules/laws so the best bet is to contact the Spanish consulate |
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lozwich
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| Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:53 am Post subject: |
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| You might have trouble....then again, it depends on the immigration officer. I have heard of people entering with a one-way ticket without any problems. |
What if you're entering on an EU passport, and have the address of the school you're going to work at? That should be ok, right? I'm entering on a one-way ticket too..
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SEndrigo
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| SEndrigo wrote: |
| You might have trouble....then again, it depends on the immigration officer. I have heard of people entering with a one-way ticket without any problems. |
What if you're entering on an EU passport, and have the address of the school you're going to work at? That should be ok, right? I'm entering on a one-way ticket too..
Lozwich. |
That should be fine, an EU passport is usually enough to keep them at bay  |
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MJ
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 4:27 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice. I think I'll get a round trip ticket just to be safe.
I've been wondering about something else too, something I haven't seen addressed anywhere. If I overstay my tourist visa in Spain, then fly to the US, and then fly back, will I have problems entering Spain? Does travel to the US automatically renew my visa? If not, do the authorities overlook this? |
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SEndrigo
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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| MJ wrote: |
Thanks for the advice. I think I'll get a round trip ticket just to be safe.
I've been wondering about something else too, something I haven't seen addressed anywhere. If I overstay my tourist visa in Spain, then fly to the US, and then fly back, will I have problems entering Spain? Does travel to the US automatically renew my visa? If not, do the authorities overlook this? |
If you travel back to the US, your passport does get stamped
I haven't ever heard of anyone getting into trouble for overstaying their visa, leaving, then coming back.
But then again, security is tighter these days
Your best bet of course, is to ask people who have done just that. And I am sure there are plenty who have |
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Tiger Beer
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| Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: One-Way Ticket to Spain? |
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| MJ wrote: |
Hey everyone,
I'm planning to go to Madrid in November to take a Tefl course. I've found a one-way ticket on a student travel website that is far cheaper than the round trip. The only problem is, I read that I might not be allowed to enter Spain with a one-way ticket. Does anybody have any experience with this? Am I running a big risk with the one-way? |
Just take it. I've done the exact same thing a multitude of times. Twice I've been caught (not in Spain) for doing that exact thing that you just mentioned that we aren't suppose to do.
Here is what they do upon departure or arrival: they take you to the airline of your choice and force you to purchase a refundable ticket out of the country going to any country that doesn't have that requirement. As soon as you in, you call that airline, cancel that refundable ticket, and all is good again.
So basically just bring your credit card to get through the routine. But actually 9 times of 10 there is that requirement, no one says or does anything about it. |
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Jebaniahs
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| Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2004 1:40 am Post subject: tiger beer |
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| where have you been coming from when you've entered spain in this manner? from europe or the states? |
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cranberries
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| Has anyone had luck with an open-ended return flight, in which you can alter the date a bit without paying a big penalty? I know they exist, but I'm guessing they're frowned upon by immigration? |
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Mouse
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:38 am Post subject: |
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| No problem with that, at all, in my experience. |
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Spainish
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I entered with a one way ticket, I also made reservations for a train ride to France and a hotel there to show proof of onward travel. Once I got in I just cancelled it all! But what was even more funny is that I did it all in vain, as they didn't even check them. It might depend on the officer and whether he's had his 'cafe con churros' that day, but in general I've seen that 'westerners' are allowed a bit more leniancy when it comes to passports, visas, one-way tickets and over staying your welcome!
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ginny84
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| Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:27 pm Post subject: re - one way ticket |
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Yes have been wondering the same question re a one way ticket as I am a new zealander.
I rang the consulate in australia and they said if you are staying there for a year then you need a return but if you have a contract for 2 years, when it will be impossible to book a flight that far ahead, then you can get a one way.
thats just what they told me...i don't know if they are easier with it over there but there you go.
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Granada Girl
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I've done the one-way thing from the US at least 8 times and never had a problem. Check out www.airtech.com You can get cheap tix to Malaga, Spain out of NYC. Also for the rest of Europe!
If they do ever stop you, just say you're heading around Europe, including England, which is not part of the Schnegan states (or whatever they call it!) |
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