Korean Job Discussion Forums

[dietdrpeppersoda]

Here is my situation. IM currently in the USA, and will be taking a TESOL class in Thailand. About 5 weeks later, I will be flying to Korea for a job.
I was planning just buying a one way ticket to Thailand, then to Korea, and just buy a return ticket back to states, once my 1 year stay is over with in Korea.
A friend told me not to buy a one way ticket to a foreign country, because of customs, and a better price with round trip.
Whats the best options?

[andz22]

Well aslong as you have an onward ticket out of the selective country then it doesn't really matter.

[pie eater]

If this is your first E-2 visa then you really need to be in the states to apply for your first visa...

If you have been to Korea before to work then carry on..

[broken76]

I believe the maximum term for a ticket is 10 months and not a year as it used to be. So unless you're planning on teaching within 10 months get a one way.

[ChinaBoy]

[joeyjoejoe]

[andz22]

[RobLeeTeach]

Do they still do open-ended tickets or do they make you pick a return date? Maybe it depends on airline.

[ovid]

if you're trying to find work in korea, i'd suggest you get your visa work done in the states. certain schools will pay for your roundtrip airfaire (while others will reimburse you after a s 6month contract).

i dunno, i always felt more secure when the school paid for my ticket

[AgentONeal]

Hm, I just bought a one way ticket about a few days ago. My recruiter told me it could be any type of ticket as long as the arrival date was August 23rd. One way was about 200 dollars cheaper than a round trip and I figured I wouldn't need a RT at the moment.

I shouldn't have any problems, right?

[losing_touch]

[itaewonguy]

[coralreefer_1]

I may be wrong here, so please correct me wise members) but I was under the impression that this rule depending on the visa you had.

If you already had the E2, you should be able to get just a 1-way, but if you are coming through the airport with a tourist visa, they will want to see a return ticket...perhaps one you could get refunded after getting the E2 issued.

Aside from that issue, my guess would be a round-trip ticket would likely be cheaper simply because over time taxes/gasoline prices/ etc will likely rise by the time you are ready to leave, possibly making that 1-way ticket home more expensive that it would be if you bought it in the package. Also given the tensions with NK, having an return ticket already paid for and easily accessible might not be a bad idea.

[RobLeeTeach]

[SFValley]

Doesn't it vary according to one's contract? Some places will purchase your round trip while other will reimburse a one-way and then purchase your return ticket once you've finished your contract it seems.