Welcome to the Travel Forums

Why join TravelBlog?

Membership is Free and Easy
Your travel questions answered in minutes!
Become part of the friendliest online travel community.

Join Now! Join TravelBlog* today and meet thousands of friendly travelers. Don't wait! Join today and make your adventures even more enjoyable.

* Blogging is not required to participate in the forums

Flying into Bolivia on a one-way ticket

Any problems getting in?

12 years ago, August 29th 2011 No: 1 Msg: #142529 Delete Edit

Mank
Paul Mackin

N Posts: 17

Hi there,

My wife and I are flying from Madrid to Bolivia next month on a one-way ticket. I was just wondering if anyone else has done this or if it is necessary to have a return ticket to prove you are going to leave within 3 months?

Thanks,
Mank. Reply to this

12 years ago, September 5th 2011 No: 2 Msg: #142828 Delete Edit

Bikehike11
Paul Bikehike

N Posts: 3

No that's not a necessity, but if you will have both way tickets then it will cost you less. But of course, you should have some proof to show up. Otherwise it's ok. Reply to this

12 years ago, September 5th 2011 No: 3 Msg: #142830 Delete Edit

Mank
Paul Mackin

N Posts: 17

Thanks Paul,

We are heading off tomorrow so we ended up buying a fully flexible ticket for the return leg just in case.

All the best,
Mank.

In response to: Msg #142828 Reply to this

12 years ago, October 5th 2011 No: 4 Msg: #144514 Delete Edit

El Eterno Caminante
Greg

B Posts: 190

I think in experiences I've had flying to other countries its definately safer to buy a return ticket that is refundable, I was held for 3 hours in san jose costa rica because I didnt have a return ticket and they tried to push a rediculously priced ticket on me, good thing I had my laptop and with them hovering over me I had to buy one before they would let me through customs...just be safe and get a refundable return ticket so if you decide not to leave at that time u can get ur money back Reply to this

12 years ago, October 26th 2011 No: 5 Msg: #145869 Delete Edit

travelsavy
Matt

N Posts: 3

The only way you can fly on a one way ticket is if you are a resident of the destination country or if you have a work visa. Otherwise customs will not let you in, the airline should be able to answer any questions. Reply to this

12 years ago, October 31st 2011 No: 6 Msg: #146198 Delete Edit

lorenzoviaja
Lorenzo Garriga

N Posts: 1

Hello !

There is a way to don't buy the return ticket... ( i used it several times, works great... never tried in USA nor Canada though Xd))
Some countries don't ask for return, check on the ambassy site of the country you want to go, they have all the infos.
have fun !
Lorenzo

In response to: Msg #142529 Reply to this

12 years ago, November 3rd 2011 No: 7 Msg: #146407 Delete Edit

Mank
Paul Mackin

N Posts: 17

Hey everybody,

Thanks very much for all the advice, we bought a fully flexible ticket home but weren·t asked to produce it when entering Bolivia (or Argentina/Chile). It gave us a bit of peace of mind though, we just better not forget to get it refunded!

Thanks again.
Mank. Reply to this