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Scaggs
Joined: 19 Sep 2006
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 Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:40 pm Post subject: One-way into Korea |
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Hi all,
Is there any way to get to Korea on a one way ticket? I am from the US and would be flying in from San Francisco on maybe EVA or Singapore Air. I don't know when I would be making my visa run or when I would be returning from Korea, so I am trying to figure out the best option. I have been looking at the travel sites like Orbitz and Expedia, and they have fees for changes to tickets that I would rather avoid. I have read some other posts and felt like I got a little bit of conflicting info. One post said that on a US passport you don't need proof of exit, and a reply said that was incorrect. Any thoughts or good work-arounds?
Thanks,
Michael |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: One-way into Korea |
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| Scaggs wrote: |
Hi all,
Is there any way to get to Korea on a one way ticket? I am from the US and would be flying in from San Francisco on maybe EVA or Singapore Air. I don't know when I would be making my visa run or when I would be returning from Korea, so I am trying to figure out the best option. I have been looking at the travel sites like Orbitz and Expedia, and they have fees for changes to tickets that I would rather avoid. I have read some other posts and felt like I got a little bit of conflicting info. One post said that on a US passport you don't need proof of exit, and a reply said that was incorrect. Any thoughts or good work-arounds?
Thanks,
Michael |
Go to your favorite travel agent and get a full fare refundable ticket to Japan or Taiwan. As soon as you get here return it for a full refund OR be prepared to purchase a ticket at the airport if you get stopped and refused boarding.
The law says that for you to enter on a tourist visa (visa waiver stamp - good for a 30 day TOURIST visit) you MUST have proof of onward or return passage, a passport and sufficient funds for your stay.
It is the boarding agent at the checkin counter that will check to ensure you meet the requirements. If the airline allows you to board and you do not have the mandated requirements then THE AIRLINE is subject to a large fine AND the cost of returning you home on the same or next available flight.
Airlines do NOT like to pay fines and carry passengers for free so they check and will refuse you boarding if they know you do not meet the requirements.
http://www.nwa.com/services/timatic.html is the same data base that airlines use to check immigration requirements before allowing you to board the aircraft. With the current heightened state of security at US airports you can almost be assured that someone will check and make your life miserable.
Feel free to ignore this advice but be prepared to buy a ticket at the airport., |
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maryb
Joined: 21 Aug 2006
Location: up the hill from the kimchi pots
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| Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Try and get a 90 day tourist visa. They cost 45$. they will let you come in on a one way ticket if youre here for 90 days. If you are close to a consulate it only takes them 3 hours to process it. In Seattle, I dropped mine off at 11AM and picked it up at 2. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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| maryb wrote: |
| Try and get a 90 day tourist visa. They cost 45$. they will let you come in on a one way ticket if youre here for 90 days. If you are close to a consulate it only takes them 3 hours to process it. In Seattle, I dropped mine off at 11AM and picked it up at 2. |
I have always needed a round-trip or ongoing ticket to enter Korea on a C-3 (Tourist visa.) |
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maryb
Joined: 21 Aug 2006
Location: up the hill from the kimchi pots
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| Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Im on a 90 day right now w/a one ticket. I talked to the consulate about before hand and they said it was ok b/c i have an extended visa. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Wow...wish someone had explained that to the airline agents every single time I've traveled to Korea on a 90-day visa. |
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Scaggs
Joined: 19 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: One-way into Korea |
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Thanks for the feedback everyone. I had planned on getting the 90-day visa regardless, so I will either use that or look into the refundable ticket.
Thanks again,
Michael |
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CBP
Joined: 15 May 2006
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:48 am Post subject: |
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| If I enter Korea with a work visa, can the ticket be one-way? Also, is there a requirement for how much cash I should have on hand? Tourist visas seem to have a cash requirement ... or does a debit card for that requirement? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:58 am Post subject: |
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| CBP wrote: |
| If I enter Korea with a work visa, can the ticket be one-way? Also, is there a requirement for how much cash I should have on hand? Tourist visas seem to have a cash requirement ... or does a debit card for that requirement? |
If you have a residencial (longer than 90 day) work visa (A,D,E) OR other residencial visa (F class) you CAN enter on a one way ticket.
Only those with a B (visa waiver stamp) or C-class visa (90 days or less) are required to have onward or return passage. |
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CBP
Joined: 15 May 2006
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you. Sometimes my eyes get fuzzy reading government websites.
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kiwigirl :O)
Joined: 05 Jan 2006
Location: Bundang
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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i went to korea with a job already and had a one way ticket....it was no problem...immi didn't even batter an eyelid...i was granted a 90 day stay but 3 weeks later i had my e2......
it may depend on what country you are from as to how long your tourist visa is for (nz is for 90 days)
good luck....
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turtlepi1
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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| Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:04 am Post subject: |
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It is the airline that has a problem with the one-way tickets.
We never had a problem with one-way tickets once we have arrived but we know people who the airline would not let board the plane.
The problem is if immigration DID turn you away, the airline is on the hook. (so depending on the person at the ticket counter you COULD theoretically have a problem) |
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jajdude
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 12:05 am Post subject: |
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Every time I have entered I had no ticket out. That's quite a few times.
Maybe being Canadian has helped?
I like the immigration and airport (and ferry port in Busan) in Korea. They never hassle me. |
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danythegirl
Joined: 06 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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Well I'm coming from Canada, I know other ppl who have had no problems coming on a one way ticket. Canadians get a 6-month tourist visa, and anyways I'm sure I will be doing my visa run soon after arrival.
I have already worked in Korea for a year and my friend is coming with but this will be his first time, I will be coming on the second half of a return ticket from Seoul, he will be coming on a one way with me , from Canada.
Does anyone know if we should expect a problem? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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| danythegirl wrote: |
Well I'm coming from Canada, I know other ppl who have had no problems coming on a one way ticket. Canadians get a 6-month tourist visa, and anyways I'm sure I will be doing my visa run soon after arrival.
I have already worked in Korea for a year and my friend is coming with but this will be his first time, I will be coming on the second half of a return ticket from Seoul, he will be coming on a one way with me , from Canada.
Does anyone know if we should expect a problem? |
If you are flying on Air Canada / Asiana or Korean Air you can expect a problem. They are notorious for checking.
They may let you pass with a simple, "I have resident status" if you can show a copy of your ARC because you are on the return 1/2 of your ticket.
Your friend should be prepared to buy a ticket out or Korea if s/he gets stopped at the check-in counter. |
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