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Hi, I went ahead and took the risk back in September. Nary a word was spoken about any return tickets when I checked through customs and immigration, despite the admonishment from the Embassy that I would need to show proof of onward or return travel from Portugal.
My advice, based on this one...
As a follow up, I just got a response from the Portuguese Embassy...
I've already bought my one way non refundable ticket (dirt cheap through Azores Airways) so I guess I'll just take my chances. I'll let you know how it goes come September. Of course, if you don't hear back from me, it may...
That's what I was hoping to hear, but I'm a firm believer in the power of positive pessimism. IOW, the odds of something bad happening are inversely proportional to how much you sweat the small stuff.
Ordering my credential tonight!
Many thanks for the great, thoughtful replies, folks!
I was just about to pull the trigger on an incredibly low one way airfare to Lisbon from Boston when I checked the Portuguese Embassy site and found that proof of return or onward paid transportation is required before entry will be granted.
I'm doing the Portugues starting in mid September and...
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