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Travelling within the EU (particularly to Germany)

Post by lovetravel26 » Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:31 am

Hello,

I will be travelling from England directly to Germany in a few months, and I wanted to know if I will have to go through German immigration? I'm sorry if it's a silly question, but I have never done this, before, and I only read that I'd have to clear customs since England is an EU country, but hasn't signed the agreement. (nothing on clearing immigration) I ask this mainly because I wanted to purchase a one way ticket to England and then purchase an onward, one way ticket to Germany. (I'm not sure if I will leave Germany during mid-March or the beginning of April) and wanted wait to purchase a one way return ticket.

Would this be too much of an issue to risk? I already know how British immigration is, but not German. Ideally, it makes more sense, but I'm afraid that it will turn out to be a disaster.

(By the way, I will be in England for 3 weeks in December, and then Germany for the rest of my stay, which will be about 2 1/2 months if I leave in March) I also read that the 3 month stay continues over to the next country?? (which doesn't really make much sense)

Thanks so much. :)
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Post by vinny » Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:43 am

lovetravel26 wrote:I will be travelling from England directly to Germany in a few months, and I wanted to know if I will have to go through German immigration?
Yes, as the UK is not part of Schengen.
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Post by lovetravel26 » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:20 am

Do you think I could get away with arriving on a one way ticket?
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Post by EUsmileWEallsmile » Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:52 pm

What's your nationality, do you need a visa?
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Post by Directive/2004/38/EC » Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:45 am

Will you be travelling with an EU citizen family member? If so what is their citizenship?
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Post by lovetravel26 » Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:28 am

EUsmileWEallsmile wrote:What's your nationality, do you need a visa?


I am American, and do not need a visa.
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Post by lovetravel26 » Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:32 am

Directive/2004/38/EC wrote:Will you be travelling with an EU citizen family member? If so what is their citizenship?


He isn't my family by law or by blood, unfortunately. He is a British citizen who is currently living and studying in Germany. We planned to go back together and I was going to wait to purchase my return ticket.
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Post by Directive/2004/38/EC » Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:49 am

In general it is likely not an issue. If you have a credit card then you can purchase a ticket out. Or choose to take the train to Paris. Or take a bus to....

Having a money and a north american passport means you are not likely to have problems.
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Post by lovetravel26 » Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:00 pm

Directive/2004/38/EC wrote:In general it is likely not an issue. If you have a credit card then you can purchase a ticket out. Or choose to take the train to Paris. Or take a bus to....

Having a money and a north american passport means you are not likely to have problems.


Well, another idea we had, was to go through Holland. Get a one way to Holland and go over the border.
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Post by EUsmileWEallsmile » Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:57 pm

Entry to the Schengen zone will be (or rather should be) exactly the same no matter what route you take. As a non-visa national, you will not require a visa in advance.

You will however require to have sufficient funds, etc, etc.
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Post by lovetravel26 » Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:56 am

EUsmileWEallsmile wrote:Entry to the Schengen zone will be (or rather should be) exactly the same no matter what route you take. As a non-visa national, you will not require a visa in advance.

You will however require to have sufficient funds, etc, etc.


I know that I will not require a visa. I know what I need to provide. What I am asking, is will I have trouble getting into Germany with a one way ticket? Has anyone tried getting into Germany, as a visitor, with a one way ticket, and didn't have any trouble?
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Post by Directive/2004/38/EC » Mon Sep 09, 2013 1:17 pm

Do you have a ticket out of Europe back to NA already reserved from the UK?
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Post by lovetravel26 » Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:41 pm

Directive/2004/38/EC wrote:Do you have a ticket out of Europe back to NA already reserved from the UK?


I actually have not purchased any tickets, yet. What is your suggestion? I was planning to purchase a one way to England, then purchase a one way to Germany, and just present the onward Germany ticket to British immigration.
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Post by EUsmileWEallsmile » Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:45 pm

For some countries, a condition of visa waiver is that one has a return ticket? Is that what you are worried about?
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Post by Directive/2004/38/EC » Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:45 pm

I would not recommend that you purchase a one way ticket from North America and then expect to be admitted anywhere in Europe (including the UK).
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Post by lovetravel26 » Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:32 pm

Directive/2004/38/EC wrote:I would not recommend that you purchase a one way ticket from North America and then expect to be admitted anywhere in Europe (including the UK).


If I have an onward ticket to Germany, then why would the UK care about whether not I have a return? Isn't it their job to make sure I leave the country? Well, my onward ticket to Germany would be my documented proof, would it not?
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