One way flights into Europe. Expect trouble?

[pouriaba]

I will be traveling to Europe (possibly Spain) this summer. My travel plans are rather open ended I am thinking about just buying a one way ticket. However, I have heard (i believe it was through nfs) that European governments do not take kindly to travelers without a return ticket. Thoughts?

[eldeano]

I will be traveling to Europe (possibly Spain) this summer. My travel plans are rather open ended I am thinking about just buying a one way ticket. However, I have heard (i believe it was through nfs) that European governments do not take kindly to travelers without a return ticket. Thoughts?

What nationality are you and from where are you travelling?

[pouriaba]

American. As of now, it looks like it may be Washington DC. However, no tickets have been bought as of yet.

[eldeano]

American. As of now, it looks like it may be Washington DC. However, no tickets have been bought as of yet.

The problem about not having a return ticket is that it doesn't show the immigration authority an intention to return so you have to be able to convince them more that a visit is your real reason for travel.

When you say open ended, is that the dates or place of departure, or both?

[pouriaba]

i will be working there for 2 months. maybe I would like to stay a month more. i suppose i can request copies of work permits for the specified time. even still, could i be absolutely sure this would be enough? i doubt it.

[eldeano]

i will be working there for 2 months. maybe I would like to stay a month more. i suppose i can request copies of work permits for the specified time. even still, could i be absolutely sure this would be enough? i doubt it.

I don't think you would have a problem as you have a reason to be there and a further month as a tourist beyond work is not unreasonable. You would need to have prepared your explanation for not having a return ticket although you could always have an open dated return ticket or even a dated r/t which you could change for a small fee.

Alternatively, you could apply for a visa in the US because, even though a visa is not mandatory for you to visit, there's no reason why you can't apply for one and it then shows the authorities that the checks have already been made and probably gives you in-country appeal rights in the unlikely event that they refuse you entry.

[pouriaba]

a visa is being applied for for me. i'll just see about getting a copy of this. thank you.

[kaci]

you shouldnt have a problem i had a return flight but it wasnt for 7 months which is past my tourist visa and i had no problem!

[Lorenapaola]

Hi there! I saw your reply and my question for you is, are you a US Citizen?, I am asking because you made sound soooo easy, I am planning to go to Spain and I will be staying only 90 days, which is required, however, I WANT TO STAY LOOONGER, my boyfriend is there and I am so scare of the immigration there, I really don't want to have any problems, but in your case, maybe you were soo lucky, they didn't ask you nothing at all?, give me the best advice.
Thank you sooo much!
LA

[ShoppingA1]

I'm about to book my flight to Germany, and found a great deal for a one way tkt that can save me money and suit my plan since I don't when and where I'm going next (if at all in the near future(
Problem is it's usually hard to cross immigration officers at the passport check with a one way ticket, and I'm afraid of being denied entrance.
Did any of you fly in like that? Can the argument that I am planning to travel all over Europe qualify? (Needless to say I'm not an EU citizen)