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I had the exact same wonder. I booked a One-Way ticket because I didn’t know exactly how long it would take me to finish, and I didn’t want to be pressured by a schedule to adhere to. However, I posed this question to the forum and got valuable feedback concerning Immigration concerns for my destination country (France, Spain). I learned that many countries require a return flight to insure you won’t overstay your visit. You might be denied entry or not even allowed on your flight without purchasing a return flight (very expensive). I DIDN’T want to take that chance. I ended up buying a very cheap ticket from Porto to ANYWHERE in the US (I chose JFK). The ticket was dirt cheap and I don’t even plan to use it. Just using it to get through Immigration. I think I used like points to pay for it. Hope this helps. Buen Camino!Hi all. Im flying out from the US in a couple weeks to start the French route.
I hadn’t booked a return flight yet as I dont know exactly when ill be finishing. I was going to wait till I was halfway and make a decision then.
How has everyone else handled this? Did you book your return flight before starting out? During? At the very end? Thanks!
I don't agree that the notes on the website are quite that explicit, but I am not an authority who can explain or interpret the requirements.In short the law obliges you to to have a return ticket, see the official notes from the Spanish Gov here.
Neither of these groups of people will guarantee that you will enter without a return ticket.
This is part of the problem with everyone saying that it is not a problem; you are the rare case of a person that has a return ticket and is still asked. Most people have a return ticket and are therefore not asked, and assume that because they were not asked because it is not necessary when in reality they were no asked because the airline could already see they had a return ticket.I have been asked a number of times when checking in to leave my home country, to show my return booking!
Your on the right track!! Now your not pressured to meet some arbitrary deadline and you have the flexibility to stay longer or return earlier. Sometimes it costs a little more to fly one way but often it's cheaper. Be somewhat flexible with your departure point. Also if something unexpected comes up and you have to return home earlier you've saved a lot of money.Hi all. Im flying out from the US in a couple weeks to start the French route.
I hadn’t booked a return flight yet as I dont know exactly when ill be finishing. I was going to wait till I was halfway and make a decision then.
How has everyone else handled this? Did you book your return flight before starting out? During? At the very end? ThanksI
That's never been an issue!!!The document that @wisepilgrim refers to above has this section (highlights are mine)
Documents accrediting the purpose and conditions of the planned stay: At the request of the competent authorities, the reasons and conditions of the planned stay must be accredited by documentary proof or other means. To this end, the presentation, among others, of the following documents may be required:
So MAY be required but as many stated why chance it? I dont EVER recall travelling anywhere without a return ticket. Sometime in EU yes you absolutely can come into say Spain and leave from Germany or France or Italy etc but if asked you can produce that return ticket proving yu have an exit strategy.
- Return or tourist circuit ticket, in all cases.
Thats all they want and IMHO it is pointless to argue with any government official of any government. You WILL lose (you may win in the long run but in the short one would be a HUUUUGE shane and disappointment if your Camino comes to an end! )
It's not a problem!! I'm always booking one way tickets!!Booked my return flight from the Albergue in Sarria on the CF. 5 days before takeoff.
All went well, but I am from a Schengen country. I don't know if this is possible, if you are from abroad.
I've never been asked and I've flown dozens of times!This is part of the problem with everyone saying that it is not a problem; you are the rare case of a person that has a return ticket and is still asked. Most people have a return ticket and are therefore not asked, and assume that because they were not asked because it is not necessary when in reality they were no asked because the airline could already see they had a return ticket.
I often travel from the US to Europe on a one way ticket, and I am always asked. It is that experience that tells me that the airlines are aware and vigilant. My circumstance does not require me to have a return ticket, but most people will.
As a post script I thought I would be the first to congratulate you on your good fortune.I've never been asked and I've flown dozens of times!
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