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I have never been asked for proof of return booking. I flew in to Lisbon last year and left weeks later from Santiago de Compostela. This year I am flying to the Azores for a few days then to Lisbon. Once I reach Santiago I fly to Seville then leave Lisbon weeks later. I did not book any round trip tickets only single flights.
To cinch the deal, try to procure a Shell and Credential before yuo go. As you go through Immigration, ask for a stamp.
It looks like you will be okay.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.
@t2andreo and I wrote some conflicting information so I've done some further checking.membership in the Schengen / EU travel area requires that they abide by the shared rules. These rules, provide, in part, that you MUSt have a ticket OUT of the area in order for them to let you in.
I'd be interested in hearing from others who have done that. We tried to move our flights up after our recent Camino Portugués and the cost was going to be more than we paid for our original tickets (although our original tickets were purchased far in advance from one of the Rome2Rio agencies and at a very low fare). I think there are many variables involved here--whether or not original tickets were purchased from the airline itself or through a third-party agent, whether you are a frequent flier on the particular airline with one of the premium miles status levels, etc. Maybe a more seasoned traveler can verify this....Book the return flight at the end of your '90 day allowance' and bring it forward if needed (charges for bringing a flight forward might be less/none)...
Whether you can change a ticket depends on the airline's fare rules of the ticket. Unless you buy an expensive fully refundable/changeable ticket you will have to pay a change fee, plus the difference between the cost of the original ticket price and the current ticket price. And if the fare goes down you don't get a credit for that. If you book through a third party they will also impose their own fees. One if the many reasons why it's usually best to book directly with the airline, and not insert a middle man into the transaction.I'd be interested in hearing from others who have done that. We tried to move our flights up after our recent Camino Portugués and the cost was going to be more than we paid for our original tickets (although our original tickets were purchased far in advance from one of the Rome2Rio agencies and at a very low fare). I think there are many variables involved here--whether or not original tickets were purchased from the airline itself or through a third-party agent, whether you are a frequent flier on the particular airline with one of the premium miles status levels, etc. Maybe a more seasoned traveler can verify this.
Thanks.Whether you can change a ticket depends on the airline's fare rules of the ticket. Unless you buy an expensive fully refundable/changeable ticket you will have to pay a change fee, plus the difference between the cost of the original ticket price and the current ticket price. And if the fare goes down you don't get a credit for that. If you book through a third party they will also impose their own fees. One if the many reasons why it's usually best to book directly with the airline, and not insert a middle man into the transaction.
Most of us buy the least expensive, nonrefundable tickets, so you can expect fairly hefty fees to change.
Dear Sir,
A round trip ticket is required when travelling to Portugal.
Best,
Dina Silva
Embaixada de Portugal
Secção Consular
2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
How did this work out for you or have you not traveled as yet?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 mean I've been disappeared!
Thanks again all!
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