I plan to book my onward journey in HongKong. Is this allowed
2007-02-26 07:21:15 · 6 answers · asked by john_ven24 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
It will probably be a judgement call by the border control officer. He might let you in, he might insist on you getting a ticket, or he might be a real pain and grill you.
My advice would be to look somewhat professional at the border crossing. Not a suit, because wearing a suit for the 14 hour flight is a pain, but a business shirt, slacks, loafers perhaps. If you have that non-descript, international busisnessman look you'll have a bit of an easier time.
If you show up in flip flops, torn jeans, scraggly hair and a backpack, well, he's going to take a harder look at you. Just a fact.
If you are really worried, you could see about getting a ticket with a minimal change penalty for the return flight. Book the return for something like 45 days after arrival, and then change it to when you want to go home.
Good luck.
2007-02-26 10:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by apleyden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will have no problem, I've traveled to Hong Kong dozens of times and have never been asked to show a return ticket. I think the previous answer is correct by stating that you should look presentable, leave the backpack at home. If by chance you are asked for a return ticket, just tell them the truth, Hong Kong is a known destination for cheap airfares as well as being a gateway city to almost all destinations in Asia. Have fun! Also, given that you're from the Netherlands and not a country where illegal immigration is rampant, is in your favor.
2007-02-26 12:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by Gerald J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hong Kong has much to offer to you as a visitor, whether you are coming here on business or for joy Hong Kong generally has a area for you and with Hotelbye you can make it happen the visit to this city. Hong Kong is just a city of charm. The sophistication of an global city, cultural selection and cosmopolitan life style have reached ab muscles core of Hong Kong's attractions. The Peak is among typically the most popular attractions in Hong Kong however, not the sole one. The Giant Buddha, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Ocean Park are simply a number of the beauties of Hong Kong.
2016-12-14 18:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No guarantee that there is no legal requirement to have a return ticket, but from my personal experience traveling to HK many times in the past 20 years, I was never asked to show a return ticket. Usually I go through HK and leave from somewhere else in China.
2007-02-27 03:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Phil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll have no problem. But you'd better consult a travel agency or the embassy. Or you can ask the question on http://ask.jongo.com/ they answer all China-related questions.
Make sure you won't have any trouble.
2007-02-26 18:12:07 · answer #5 · answered by nofj2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can. The officers will probably ask you why. Just explain to them that you plan on going to other places.
2007-02-26 09:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋