How can I buy a plane ticket without a set date?
I want to get a one way plane ticket for a friend's birthday that they can use whenever they would feel like it - well within a considerable amount of time prior to booking it. Is there a way I can buy a plane ticket without a set date and maybe pay extra fees for them to actually pick a date later? I need the ticket to be used up within the next year or two. Thanks.
Can I enter Hong Kong without a return plane ticket?
In reality whether any traveler is allowed through any port of entry depends on if the immigration officer trusts or suspects you regardless of if one already has a visa or onward ticket or not. With an Australian passport I am confident you could enter Hong Kong without a return or onward ticket. If you're questioned you can always explain your travel plan and show your return ticket.
Is it mandatory to buy return air tickets to visit the US on a B-1/B-2 visa?
No, It is not mandatory to buy air ticket. it is clearly written on the embassy website and you can find the information about US visa process on our website.
If I fly into USA with an F1 visa, do I need a return ticket?
You can enter the US with a one-way flight ticket.While the customs and border patrol agent might let you go in without trouble, be prepared for an extended check at your origin airport, more so if this is your first ever trip to the US.Introducing SSSS, or secondary security screening selection.Everything You Need To Know About Getting An "SSSS" On Your Boarding Pass - One Mile at a TimeAn excerpt: “There are a variety of things that can cause you to get selected for secondary security screening. Based on my understanding:Sometimes it’s because the specific itinerary you’re on is unusual; this could include flights booked last minute, international one-way tickets, travel originating in “high-risk” countries, etc.”On my first trip to the US, I was stopped at Kolkata security (not customs) because of SSSS. I had to first go back to the check in counter, collect my checked-in bags, then proceed to the security area for a more thorough check by couple of senior security agents, who went through the bags in great detail. I did not have a lot of “interesting” items in my bags; so after a few minutes of extra “screening”, they were done. The agents were pretty courteous, probably because the screening was happening in my hometown airport. All in all, it probably cost me about half an hour. I was at the airport pretty early, so even after some extra time for tearful “bhaalo thaakis” from my mother and this SSSS spiel, I was at the gate on time.At that time, I couldn’t figure out why I was on SSSS. As expected, the airport staff, not willing to be named the ones who gave away super-secret recipes behind US security checks, provided me with no explanation whatsoever. However, after reaching the US and reading up more about this topic, I learned a bit more. Here’s the wiki page: Secondary Security Screening Selection - Wikipedia
Does F2 visa holders need return flight to get into the country (USA)?
Anyone who is in possession of a visa, regardless of classification are not required to purchase onward or return tickets for admission into the United States. However, proof that you will return home at the end of your authorized period of stay may be asked for at your port of entry by the inspecting officer.
Can I buy two plane tickets, different departure flights, same return flight?
Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to buy two different round trip tickets, different departure dates, but same return flight. I'm doing an internship in another country, but at the end of the internship my girlfriend wants to come out and do the whole touristy thing together. Is is possible for us to have the same return flight?
Do you need to book a return ticket when visiting the US on a 10 year visitor visa?
Not necessarily. What you do need (to avoid unnecessary interrogation/grilling from the immigration authorities), is a confirmed onward ticket on a date that is less than 6 months from the date of entry into The United States. The onward ticket may be to your home country or any other country that you have permission to visit (or stay). A confirmed onward ticket just proves that you have prepaid transportation out of The United States, and that puts the immigration officials at ease.
Do I need a return ticket for a US multiple entry visit visa?
Yes you will need a proof of you departure from US. Not having a return ticket is not a good idea. If at POE they ask for your return ticket and you don’t have so you will have bad day, anything is possiable.
Do I need to have a return ticket booked when entering the US on a B1 visitor visa?
I will chime in based on my experience a few months ago. My short answer is it depends on the airline's policy, the country you are flying from and your nationality.I was denied boarding because I did not have a flight leaving the US booked. I had been to the US multiple times on F1 Visa without return flights so I thought going on B1 would be equally easy. I was wrong. I was basically told to book a flight leaving the US right on the spot even though my flight was departing in under 50 minutes. So I obliged and went online to book a refundable flight for flexibility. Unfortunately, I didn't know that some airlines take hours to process bookings so by the time my booking went through my flight was long gone. The staff was kind enough to put me on the same flight the next day so I spent 24 hours in the airport.Your situation might be different. I wasFlying via Mexico on AeromexicoAm a third world nationalWas flying from another third world countrySo the odds were against me haha.If you are not sure just get a refundable ticket. You won't lose anything. I just wasn't sure how long I wanted to stay in the US thats why I didn't have a return flight booked.