Any possible problems using One-Way flight into UK?

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Joined: 13 Apr 2008
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Location: Vancouver

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:27 pm

 

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I've got a vacation planned that is going to see my partner and I fly into the UK (Glasgow, specifically), staying for just over a week, then heading to mainland Europe for a few more weeks. As of right now we're planning on using one-way tickets into Glasgow to leave ourselves flexible on where we return to Canada from and exactly how long we stay.

I've done a bunch of online searches and spoken with a few friends that have travelled to Europe and I haven't gotten any feedback that says I should run into problems, but I also haven't gotten any feedback that says it definitely isn't a problem.

Can anyone here offer some insight?

Many thanks.

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lastminuteliggett
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Joined: 12 Feb 2008
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:56 pm

 

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Hi,

Usually if your traveling overseas you need to have a return flight booked. Most countries will not let you in unless you have a return ticket back to your home country. This is to help control the prospect of illegal immigrants. You always have the option of booking your flights and leaving the return date open!

Hope this helps and enjoy your holidays,

Michelle

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Allyssa
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Joined: 20 May 2007
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Location: Canada

Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:11 am

 

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If you have proof that you are leaving (ie. you have a ticket to elsewhere in Europe) you shouldn't have any issues getting in to the UK. But the next country that you head to will want to know when you are leaving and you will need to give them proof.
One option is that you just book a return flight, but keep it super flexible so that you can change the date if you need to. Usually you can get one free change on a ticket anyways.
Have fun,
Allyssa

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oohmercyme
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:07 am

 

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Have you actually been able to find a one wy ticket that is cheaper than round trip? I've never seen one.
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Lori

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Allyssa
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:02 am

 

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If you fly with Zoom they are like Westjet in that area. Your return is actually just 2 one ways so it is about 1/2 the price when you fly 1/2 the distance. I don't know what other airlines are like.
Allyssa

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oohmercyme
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Location: London, England

Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:25 pm

 

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Ah- Zoom and Westjet don't fly anywhere I want to go. (Cuz I fly to Michigan).
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Lori

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acdngirleh
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:26 pm

 

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I don't know what the rules are but I have a friend who arrived in the UK in December without a return ticket. She has left the UK a few times to travel around Europe and she hasnt had any problems getting back in. Maybe she's just been lucky.

For cheap flights, you can also check out

canadian-affair.ca

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myfairnicki
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Joined: 24 Apr 2008
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:46 am

 

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Have a return flight, even if you just reserve one. Immigration is getting really tough on visitors - even from their allies. I come into the UK quite often (from the States). I was detained on my last visit. Their problem was that even though I had a return flight booked, I was staying for 6 weeks, and this was a red flag for them. Take bank statements, contact info for the place you're staying, and an itinerary if you can. It is really depressing being detained in a pen while you watch hundreds of others make their way through smoothly. I speak from experience.

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