Return Tickets?

[Brenda Luco]

Hi I’m Canadian . Walking my first Camino starting In SJPDP Sept 01/2018.
Not knowing quite how long it will take I was planning to purchase a return ticket over there once done . Question.
1. Do I need a return ticket as proof for entry into the country to show customs or is a tentative date of return sufficient?
Has any one else ever booked just one way?
Thanks
Brenda

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

This post on a previous thread addresses your question: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/one-way-ticket-to-barcelona.52620/#post-581203

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

Hi Brenda,

The link provided above answers much more than the question asked, and is quite complete. Coles Notes Version: I am also Canadian and always fly with one way tickets. As you will be identified, outwardly, as a pilgrim, Customs does not even ask for your return ticket. Easy peasy.

 

[bookworm]

Thank you for this information. I was having the same issue. I'm American from Florida. I want to just buy one-way-ticket and buy the return ticket when I'm done. The reason is, I don't want to feel rushed. To me it is not a race or a deadline to meet. If it takes me 30 days or 40. I don't want to have regrets on what I did or not do. Again thanks.

 

[Givesome]

It all depends on your visa requirements. If you are from a country where a Schengen visa is required to enter Spain then you will have to show "confirmed" round trip tickets at the time of application. Confirmed does not mean purchased - it means you should reserve flights with a confirmed reference number.
The Schengen website advise NOT to purchase tickets until your visa is approved.
A lot of people understand confirmed as purchased tickets but it is not. You will be at risk of loosing money if you buy non-refundable tickets before your visa application if it applies to you.