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One way flight into London

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  1. Kelleyfish, Feb 20, 2008
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    Kelleyfish

    Kelleyfish New Member

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    Hi everyone,

    Last time I landed in the EU I didn't have a job. I was told that they'd deny me entry unless I had a return flight that said I'd be leaving. So what I did was buy a return flight and ditch the return leg.

    I was wondering that if I showed my boat employment contract at immigration would help me get into Europe on a one way flight?

    Any tips would help. : )

    Kelley
  2. Codger, Feb 20, 2008
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    As long as the vessel's departure date is noted on the employment contract there shouldn't be a problem. That being said, Heathrow isn't the most hospitable or cooperative point of entry. I'd strongly suggest that you check with your local embassy or consulate and try to get a hard-copy of the response.
  3. mhulsey2, Feb 24, 2008
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    Where is your citizenship? I'm not positive, but I think I bought a one-way before and didn't have a problem. But I'd still get on the embassy website and see if they have a more authoritative answer to your question.

    Sorry, I couldn't be more help.
  4. K1W1, Feb 24, 2008
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    Hi,

    When you get to London you are not actually entering the main part of Europe.There is a group of at least 15 countries that make up the Schengen countries, all of those surrounding the Med are members. the UK is not

    Here is a link: http://www.eurovisa.info/SchengenCountries.htm

    When you travel to France. Spain or Italy from the UK to get on your boat you will have to go through Immigration again.

    If you have a legitimate letter from the boat and it can be verified by the Immigration Official you encounter you should be ok.

    I have in the past had to fax a letter to Immigration at LHR for the guy who was coming to be my replacement to be able to continue his journey to Nice.
  5. Kelleyfish, Feb 25, 2008
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    Canadian on a oneway to Shengen.

    Thanks everyone!

    I guess London will relax if I can produce an ongoing flight through to Italy then, ya?

    I'm Canadian. Maybe I'll google and contact the offices, gather and send the docs beforehand.

    Nice was one of the easiest entries I've ever had.. I don't even think they looked at my face before stamoing me in last time.


    Cheers!
  6. JAG1, Mar 23, 2008
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    Hi, glad it worked out for you - my wifes from SA so we've run the whole gamut of immigration problems. I've always found that if you throw a ton of paperwork at them they surrender; boats itinerary, certificate of registry, seamans book, letter from captain, etc etc - they understand paperwork and stamps I think.