Traveling to Israel without a return ticket
Would an American citizen travelling from Japan to Israel on a tourist visa have an issue (legal or with airport security) if they don't have a return ticket?
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asked Aug 24 '16 at 15:27
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Would an American citizen travelling from Japan to Israel on a tourist visa have an issue (legal or with airport security) if they don't have a return ticket?
us-citizens tourist-visas israel one-way
asked Aug 24 '16 at 15:27
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I would edit out your second question as that's off-topic for this site
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:38
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@blackbird Just to understand, in the second sentence I'm wondering whether future plans might affect the security process or legality of traveling there without a return ticket. Isn't that an important part of the question? (Or why is that off-topic?)
– Malper
Aug 24 '16 at 15:51
Of course they will, the first question they'll ask you is likely to be a variation of "What brings you here ?". Questions about moving long term are off-topic for this site, we deal more with tourist type travels. Our sister site expats are more knowledgeable about these things
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:54
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@Malper It would. You don't have to have a return ticket but you have to answer a question of "How long are you planning to stay?" to the border control's satisfaction. Or just claim Aliyah at the border.
– Karlson
Aug 24 '16 at 16:45
Editing the question from "if they are applying" to "if they can say they are applying" makes no difference at all.
– David Richerby
Aug 24 '16 at 20:54
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Would an American citizen travelling from Japan to Israel on a tourist visa have an issue (legal or with airport security) if they don't have a return ticket?
us-citizens tourist-visas israel one-way
asked Aug 24 '16 at 15:27
MalperMalper
1333
Would an American citizen travelling from Japan to Israel on a tourist visa have an issue (legal or with airport security) if they don't have a return ticket?
us-citizens tourist-visas israel one-way
us-citizens tourist-visas israel one-way
asked Aug 24 '16 at 15:27
MalperMalper
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asked Aug 24 '16 at 15:27
MalperMalper
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edited Aug 24 '16 at 23:21
Malper
asked Aug 24 '16 at 15:27
MalperMalper
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asked Aug 24 '16 at 15:27
MalperMalper
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asked Aug 24 '16 at 15:27
MalperMalper
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I would edit out your second question as that's off-topic for this site
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:38
1
@blackbird Just to understand, in the second sentence I'm wondering whether future plans might affect the security process or legality of traveling there without a return ticket. Isn't that an important part of the question? (Or why is that off-topic?)
– Malper
Aug 24 '16 at 15:51
Of course they will, the first question they'll ask you is likely to be a variation of "What brings you here ?". Questions about moving long term are off-topic for this site, we deal more with tourist type travels. Our sister site expats are more knowledgeable about these things
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:54
1
@Malper It would. You don't have to have a return ticket but you have to answer a question of "How long are you planning to stay?" to the border control's satisfaction. Or just claim Aliyah at the border.
– Karlson
Aug 24 '16 at 16:45
Editing the question from "if they are applying" to "if they can say they are applying" makes no difference at all.
– David Richerby
Aug 24 '16 at 20:54
|
show 4 more comments
I would edit out your second question as that's off-topic for this site
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:38
1
@blackbird Just to understand, in the second sentence I'm wondering whether future plans might affect the security process or legality of traveling there without a return ticket. Isn't that an important part of the question? (Or why is that off-topic?)
– Malper
Aug 24 '16 at 15:51
Of course they will, the first question they'll ask you is likely to be a variation of "What brings you here ?". Questions about moving long term are off-topic for this site, we deal more with tourist type travels. Our sister site expats are more knowledgeable about these things
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:54
1
@Malper It would. You don't have to have a return ticket but you have to answer a question of "How long are you planning to stay?" to the border control's satisfaction. Or just claim Aliyah at the border.
– Karlson
Aug 24 '16 at 16:45
Editing the question from "if they are applying" to "if they can say they are applying" makes no difference at all.
– David Richerby
Aug 24 '16 at 20:54
I would edit out your second question as that's off-topic for this site
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:38
I would edit out your second question as that's off-topic for this site
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:38
1
1
@blackbird Just to understand, in the second sentence I'm wondering whether future plans might affect the security process or legality of traveling there without a return ticket. Isn't that an important part of the question? (Or why is that off-topic?)
– Malper
Aug 24 '16 at 15:51
@blackbird Just to understand, in the second sentence I'm wondering whether future plans might affect the security process or legality of traveling there without a return ticket. Isn't that an important part of the question? (Or why is that off-topic?)
– Malper
Aug 24 '16 at 15:51
Of course they will, the first question they'll ask you is likely to be a variation of "What brings you here ?". Questions about moving long term are off-topic for this site, we deal more with tourist type travels. Our sister site expats are more knowledgeable about these things
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:54
Of course they will, the first question they'll ask you is likely to be a variation of "What brings you here ?". Questions about moving long term are off-topic for this site, we deal more with tourist type travels. Our sister site expats are more knowledgeable about these things
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:54
1
1
@Malper It would. You don't have to have a return ticket but you have to answer a question of "How long are you planning to stay?" to the border control's satisfaction. Or just claim Aliyah at the border.
– Karlson
Aug 24 '16 at 16:45
@Malper It would. You don't have to have a return ticket but you have to answer a question of "How long are you planning to stay?" to the border control's satisfaction. Or just claim Aliyah at the border.
– Karlson
Aug 24 '16 at 16:45
Editing the question from "if they are applying" to "if they can say they are applying" makes no difference at all.
– David Richerby
Aug 24 '16 at 20:54
Editing the question from "if they are applying" to "if they can say they are applying" makes no difference at all.
– David Richerby
Aug 24 '16 at 20:54
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The return ticket issue is more likely to be a problem at airline check-in. British Airways (but not a large number of other airlines I have used) hold strictly to the rule that you should have a return or onward ticket when you check in. They made me buy a (refundable) return. I doubt if the BA check-in clerk will be interested in judging if you are eligible for aliyah.
I suppose in the unlikely event that you are asked for a return ticket only on arrival (a question I have never been asked), you could short-circuit any problem by declaring an intention to immigrate.
edited Aug 25 '16 at 12:58
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answered Aug 24 '16 at 18:13
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I would not recommend declaring an intention to immigrate; that's going to raise more flags that it lowers
– Joel Spolsky♦
Aug 29 '16 at 17:57
'declaring an intention to immigrate' is a very bad advise in ANY given country without a specific immigration visa or eligibility. And also - I have been asked for a return tickets ( or means ) on multiple occasions in multiple countries .
– Obmerk Kronen
Jul 10 '18 at 1:29
In my case, and I think in Joel's, we can pull down our pants to show eligibility to immigrate to Israel.
– Andrew Lazarus
Jul 10 '18 at 19:56
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The return ticket issue is more likely to be a problem at airline check-in. British Airways (but not a large number of other airlines I have used) hold strictly to the rule that you should have a return or onward ticket when you check in. They made me buy a (refundable) return. I doubt if the BA check-in clerk will be interested in judging if you are eligible for aliyah.
I suppose in the unlikely event that you are asked for a return ticket only on arrival (a question I have never been asked), you could short-circuit any problem by declaring an intention to immigrate.
edited Aug 25 '16 at 12:58
blackbird
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answered Aug 24 '16 at 18:13
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I would not recommend declaring an intention to immigrate; that's going to raise more flags that it lowers
– Joel Spolsky♦
Aug 29 '16 at 17:57
'declaring an intention to immigrate' is a very bad advise in ANY given country without a specific immigration visa or eligibility. And also - I have been asked for a return tickets ( or means ) on multiple occasions in multiple countries .
– Obmerk Kronen
Jul 10 '18 at 1:29
In my case, and I think in Joel's, we can pull down our pants to show eligibility to immigrate to Israel.
– Andrew Lazarus
Jul 10 '18 at 19:56
add a comment |
The return ticket issue is more likely to be a problem at airline check-in. British Airways (but not a large number of other airlines I have used) hold strictly to the rule that you should have a return or onward ticket when you check in. They made me buy a (refundable) return. I doubt if the BA check-in clerk will be interested in judging if you are eligible for aliyah.
I suppose in the unlikely event that you are asked for a return ticket only on arrival (a question I have never been asked), you could short-circuit any problem by declaring an intention to immigrate.
edited Aug 25 '16 at 12:58
blackbird
13.7k741107
answered Aug 24 '16 at 18:13
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.5k22252
1
I would not recommend declaring an intention to immigrate; that's going to raise more flags that it lowers
– Joel Spolsky♦
Aug 29 '16 at 17:57
'declaring an intention to immigrate' is a very bad advise in ANY given country without a specific immigration visa or eligibility. And also - I have been asked for a return tickets ( or means ) on multiple occasions in multiple countries .
– Obmerk Kronen
Jul 10 '18 at 1:29
In my case, and I think in Joel's, we can pull down our pants to show eligibility to immigrate to Israel.
– Andrew Lazarus
Jul 10 '18 at 19:56
add a comment |
The return ticket issue is more likely to be a problem at airline check-in. British Airways (but not a large number of other airlines I have used) hold strictly to the rule that you should have a return or onward ticket when you check in. They made me buy a (refundable) return. I doubt if the BA check-in clerk will be interested in judging if you are eligible for aliyah.
I suppose in the unlikely event that you are asked for a return ticket only on arrival (a question I have never been asked), you could short-circuit any problem by declaring an intention to immigrate.
edited Aug 25 '16 at 12:58
blackbird
13.7k741107
answered Aug 24 '16 at 18:13
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
12.5k22252
The return ticket issue is more likely to be a problem at airline check-in. British Airways (but not a large number of other airlines I have used) hold strictly to the rule that you should have a return or onward ticket when you check in. They made me buy a (refundable) return. I doubt if the BA check-in clerk will be interested in judging if you are eligible for aliyah.
I suppose in the unlikely event that you are asked for a return ticket only on arrival (a question I have never been asked), you could short-circuit any problem by declaring an intention to immigrate.
edited Aug 25 '16 at 12:58
blackbird
13.7k741107
answered Aug 24 '16 at 18:13
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
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edited Aug 25 '16 at 12:58
blackbird
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edited Aug 25 '16 at 12:58
blackbird
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edited Aug 25 '16 at 12:58
blackbird
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13.7k741107
answered Aug 24 '16 at 18:13
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
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answered Aug 24 '16 at 18:13
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
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answered Aug 24 '16 at 18:13
Andrew LazarusAndrew Lazarus
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I would not recommend declaring an intention to immigrate; that's going to raise more flags that it lowers
– Joel Spolsky♦
Aug 29 '16 at 17:57
'declaring an intention to immigrate' is a very bad advise in ANY given country without a specific immigration visa or eligibility. And also - I have been asked for a return tickets ( or means ) on multiple occasions in multiple countries .
– Obmerk Kronen
Jul 10 '18 at 1:29
In my case, and I think in Joel's, we can pull down our pants to show eligibility to immigrate to Israel.
– Andrew Lazarus
Jul 10 '18 at 19:56
add a comment |
1
I would not recommend declaring an intention to immigrate; that's going to raise more flags that it lowers
– Joel Spolsky♦
Aug 29 '16 at 17:57
'declaring an intention to immigrate' is a very bad advise in ANY given country without a specific immigration visa or eligibility. And also - I have been asked for a return tickets ( or means ) on multiple occasions in multiple countries .
– Obmerk Kronen
Jul 10 '18 at 1:29
In my case, and I think in Joel's, we can pull down our pants to show eligibility to immigrate to Israel.
– Andrew Lazarus
Jul 10 '18 at 19:56
1
1
I would not recommend declaring an intention to immigrate; that's going to raise more flags that it lowers
– Joel Spolsky♦
Aug 29 '16 at 17:57
I would not recommend declaring an intention to immigrate; that's going to raise more flags that it lowers
– Joel Spolsky♦
Aug 29 '16 at 17:57
'declaring an intention to immigrate' is a very bad advise in ANY given country without a specific immigration visa or eligibility. And also - I have been asked for a return tickets ( or means ) on multiple occasions in multiple countries .
– Obmerk Kronen
Jul 10 '18 at 1:29
'declaring an intention to immigrate' is a very bad advise in ANY given country without a specific immigration visa or eligibility. And also - I have been asked for a return tickets ( or means ) on multiple occasions in multiple countries .
– Obmerk Kronen
Jul 10 '18 at 1:29
In my case, and I think in Joel's, we can pull down our pants to show eligibility to immigrate to Israel.
– Andrew Lazarus
Jul 10 '18 at 19:56
In my case, and I think in Joel's, we can pull down our pants to show eligibility to immigrate to Israel.
– Andrew Lazarus
Jul 10 '18 at 19:56
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I would edit out your second question as that's off-topic for this site
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:38
1
@blackbird Just to understand, in the second sentence I'm wondering whether future plans might affect the security process or legality of traveling there without a return ticket. Isn't that an important part of the question? (Or why is that off-topic?)
– Malper
Aug 24 '16 at 15:51
Of course they will, the first question they'll ask you is likely to be a variation of "What brings you here ?". Questions about moving long term are off-topic for this site, we deal more with tourist type travels. Our sister site expats are more knowledgeable about these things
– blackbird
Aug 24 '16 at 15:54
1
@Malper It would. You don't have to have a return ticket but you have to answer a question of "How long are you planning to stay?" to the border control's satisfaction. Or just claim Aliyah at the border.
– Karlson
Aug 24 '16 at 16:45
Editing the question from "if they are applying" to "if they can say they are applying" makes no difference at all.
– David Richerby
Aug 24 '16 at 20:54