Flying One Way To Bsas

[polostar88]

This is, as I know, a topic that's been discussed here before. I just wanted some clarification.

I've found a good one-way fare from the US to BsAs with a South American airline. I think I need to get this because the price difference is significant. The question, will the airline cause me problems either in the US or at the connection point in South America? If they do cause me problems would it be enough to show them either a) a "receipt" for travel out of Argentina with Buquebus or 2) a "receipt" for an eticket out of Argentina back to the US. Would they go so far as to ask for that and, if they do, would they check up on the receipt and so on.

The other thing I wanted to ask about is would doing all this get me flagged. I heard of some people getting flagged now just for booking one-way tickets.

Thanks and sorry for the same old topic!

 

[londongaucho]

You could contact the Airline directly as they should have information re: this. It's my understanding that you should have an onward journey out of Argentina before you're allowed to enter under a tourist visa. (Are you travelling on a US Passport? You'll need to pay about 160.00 bucks for a reciprocity fee and apply for it before flying out. If you click on the link below: Look at point 7: You'll need to present an itinerary showing a round trip (or onward journey).
You might not be asked for any proof... I've been bombarded with questions sometimes, and just waved along with a smile and nothing asked on other times. It depends on how the guy at the desk is feeling really... I think your cheapest option is to show a reservation or proof of purchase with a date of departure with Buquebus if you are landing with out a return flight out of Argentina. Hope this helps:
http://embassyofargentina.us/embassyofargentina.us/en/consularsection/tramites/touristvisa.htm

 

[londongaucho]

Sorry: This link is clearer. http://argentina.travisa.com
PS: You mentioned a receipt for en e-tkt? Do you mean proof of purchase of an e-tkt? That is enough evidence of a return flight out of Argentina- but with regards to Buquebus: With a one way boat ticket to Uruguay as your evidence on onward travel, you'll be faced with the same dilema when entering Uruguay. No onward ticket out of there. I'd expect a few questions regarding that... (good luck!)

 

[sergio]

Flagged in what sense?

I had an incident some years ago when an airline check in person in the US did not want to allow me to board because I had the RETURN portion of a ticket that originated in Argentina. I had to produce my DNI to show that I was a permanent resident. Took a supervisor to finally let me check in.

The problem you could have would be with the Argentine officials if they see that you have no return ticket. I should think that a real ticket via Buquebus to Uruguay would be proof of your plans but I don't know for sure. I don't know if you will get more than OPINIONS and speculation from readers. Have you called the Argentine consulate? Have you checked with the US embassy in BA?

 

[bobsnowpuppy]

I flew into BA 9/14 from Dallas with a one way fare to "visit relatives" - no questions asked either country. I had 4 overweight bags and 2 dogs. I am not aware of any rules about requiring return proof, but I guess there could be.

 

[DCexpatstudent]

Especially if it is your first time there shouldn't be a problem, you can get the other ticket just in case which would be proof but they don't seem to ask plus its not the airlines job to play migraciones.

 

[sergio]

Especially if it is your first time there shouldn't be a problem, you can get the other ticket just in case which would be proof but they don't seem to ask plus its not the airlines job to play migraciones.

I think to an extent it is the airlines' job to make sure that passengers are qualified to travel to the country of their destination.

 

[Tilda]

From what they told me when I had forgotten my paperwork they have to pay a fine if they send someone that doesn't qualify, not to mention that they have to ship you back to where you came from.

 

[ben]

Especially if it is your first time there shouldn't be a problem, you can get the other ticket just in case which would be proof but they don't seem to ask plus its not the airlines job to play migraciones.

This is simply not correct. The airlines do play migraciones, in fact on one trip sans return ticket I had far more problems with the airline than once I got here. They're not doing this because they're bored: they have to provide you transportation back home if the destination country refuses you entry, and are often liable to additional sanctions, sometimes substantial.

(In case anyone wants details - it was Air Canada, I was coming back to Argentina, and had no status here. They wanted me to buy a refundable ticket before I checked in - they had no problem with my refunding the ticket tomorrow, but couldn't/wouldn't check me in without a way out of the country. They relented only when I showed my Argentine marriage certificate, which together with the libreta de familia they deemed good enough. Why? No idea.)

 

[pitipur]

I just flew recently back to AR on a one way ticket, and when I did the check in at the kiosk, it actually asked me for my return date, so I hit "I dont know" and then had to show the woman at the counter my precaria and explain to her that it means I'm allowed to be in the country and don't need a return flight. This was on delta airlines.

That being said, the last time I flew there, they didn't give me any trouble. I did have a return flight, but it was 9 months later.