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chicagogirl
Joined: 24 Mar 2004
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Location: Chicago, IL
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 Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 4:01 am Post subject: oneway ticket ok?? |
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Hello all!
Does anyone know if its ok to buy a one-way plane ticket to Mexico from the states? Wasn't sure if there would be any problems with customs and if so, is it ok to tell them I plan on staying or do I just say I'm backpacking and not sure when I'm returning?
Thanks! Christina |
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tholla1
Joined: 24 May 2003
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| I just bought a one-way ticket to Guadalajara a couple weeks ago (also from Chicago). It better be OK. I have been advised to ask for the maximum 180 day tourist visa, and to just say that I plan to see a lot of Mexico or something like that. I'm taking Spanish classes, so I expect revealing that will get me off the hook pretty easily. You probably don't want to be totally honest about your intentions. |
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amelie
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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I actually would not mention anything about taking Spanish classes. I made that mistake last summer and they only gave me 30 days instead of 180 because they said that I should have applied for a student visa. Just say you are travelling and aren't sure when you want to return  |
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lozwich
Joined: 25 May 2003
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| Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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Hiyas,
I came into Guadalajara last year from LA on a one way and had no problems at all.. No-one even spoke to me.. But then, I did get that green light thingy that I keep banging on about.
Tell em you're going to travel the length of Mexico and maybe going to Guatemala etc and aren't sure where you're leaving from. You'll be fine..
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moonraven
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| The green light is for customs inspections of luggage--it has nothing to do with immigration issues. Let's try not to confuse newcomers? |
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lozwich
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You're right moonraven, but I believe that getting searched at customs could lead to the asking of lots of questions, and this would be the point where people would need to have their story straight.
For example, why do you have books about English teaching in your luggage, when you are only here as a tourist? If you are only here as a tourist, why do you have a one-way ticket?
That's all I was getting at. |
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MO39
Joined: 28 Jan 2004
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Location: El ombligo de la Rep�blica Mexicana
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I have a one-way ticket and will be flying into the D.F. in less than three weeks(!). If questioned about why I have English books in my suitcase, I'll just say that they're for my friend who is an Engish teacher (which is partly true; I find it easier to lie if my story is only partly made-up).
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ls650
Joined: 10 May 2003
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| Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2004 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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| MO39 wrote: |
| If questioned about why I have English books in my suitcase, I'll just say that they're for my friend who is an Engish teacher |
Wouldn't it be a lot easier to leave the books boxed up at home, and then as soon as you are settled into a location, have a friend ship the box to you? |
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chicagogirl
Joined: 24 Mar 2004
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Location: Chicago, IL
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| Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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THANKS EVERYONE!
I'm getting the one-way.... Good ideas about & saying their for a friend or having them shipped...it will make my back pack a lot lighter! Christina  |
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