@Kate ******

a bit rich for my blood but I PM’d you

@Kate ******

yes I call them gatekeepers. This sort of superiority and absolutism to the point of justifying abusive behavior towards others only exists in certain southeast Asian countries. It’s a damn shame.

@Jan *****************

really? Pathetic? Sure, you can seize your judgement as justification to insult me 🤷🏻‍♀️ “As stated” - what I stated is also correct- I wasn’t in direct disagreement? You’re illustrating my point… there’s absolutely no need to be anything less than civil? That’s my opinion. Yes, there are regulations, but we all know they are enforced inconsistently.

It is always best to follow immigration regulations to a T, but I didn’t offer anecdotal evidence – I offered actual fact, having intimate knowledge of airline regulations in regard to immigration. I didn’t feel the need to insult you or stomp on you and prove that I am right. I hope that this exchange has been sufficient for you to get your daily dose of ridiculing others and displaying your intellectual superiority. I really mean that, so that maybe no one else has to suffer your barbs today. 😞

@Jan *****************

I’m sorry - and obviously it’s all anecdotal, as we know that things are not consistent in many of these countries… Also that one little snippet… Not knowing the source or the passport it’s referring to… I’m just really not one to argue about these things, but a lot of people in this group seem to have a deep need to be right and become really angry with those who have had different experiences. It can be exhausting.

Having knowledge of airline protocol, which is always the same, tho inconsistently enforced- airlines require confirmation of forward travel because if immigration in the country where they land refuses a passenger for not having it, then the airline by law has to return them to their point of boarding. As we know, no airline wants to give up a seat for free.

@Bonnie ********

you keep saying it but it’s still not correct… any onward transportation booked to exit a country is satisfactory for an airline’s regulations. Airlines cannot force you to buy an air ticket? 👀 🤦🏻‍♀️

@Colin ********

they are. They simply are. People travel through Workaway and help ex and other such platforms. On tourist visas. More than a handful of countries.

@Colin ********

why would they assume any responsibility? People that post questions deserve honest and balanced information in response. they come to hear the experience of others, not only advice or the letter of the law.

They are not puppets and they are certainly responsible and accountable for their own choices, which are better made when well informed. The gatekeepers in this group are exhausting.

@Todd ********

it’s cheap enough and can’t beat the convenience of it? It’s my choice when I’m ready, if it’s available - 🤷🏻‍♀️

Why does no one use the search bar?

@Willem ***

as is true for any country, but somehow people don’t seem to understand this.