One-way or return ticket for 1st entry into UK?

[jazzfan5]

Dear All

Please can you advise as to whether I must book a return flight ticket to enter the UK on the Tier 1 migrant visa? I am thinking based on when I get a job and the fact that I may not get vacation leave until a year after that, perhaps it might make more sense to purchase a one-way ticket. Especially since I will be allowed to be in the country for at least 3 years.

Has anyone successfully entered on a one-way ticket?

Thanks in advance for any help

[niw2]

I would have thought it normal to enter on a one-way ticket; youre going there to live and work, not for a holiday!

[bani]

I, and many before and after myself, entered the UK with a HSMP/Tier 1 visa on a one-way ticket.

[birdy1980]

Dear All

Please can you advise as to whether I must book a return flight ticket to enter the UK on the Tier 1 migrant visa? I am thinking based on when I get a job and the fact that I may not get vacation leave until a year after that, perhaps it might make more sense to purchase a one-way ticket. Especially since I will be allowed to be in the country for at least 3 years.

Has anyone successfully entered on a one-way ticket?

Thanks in advance for any help

there is not compulsion to have a return ticket as a tier 1 visa is for 3 years and no airline gives you a return ticket for a date 3 years from now.

Dont worry, the question they will ask mainly(and in different ways) at the immigration centre is your purpose to visit UK.

Take care
birdy

[jazzfan5]

Hey guys

Thanks so much for the quick responses. I thought as much but I just wanted to make sure since all these countries are so strict regarding immigration issues these days.

Thanks again.
Jazzfan5