I am a New Zealand born citizen with a brand new NZ passport.
On my last trip to Europe I flew one-way into Athens, Greece, and didn't have any problems, however my travel agent suggested I may need to show proof of onward travel from Italy - is this true?
I don't plan on overstaying, but was concerned I may get turned around when I try fly into Italy?
What are the entry requirements for a NZ citizen? It would be worth checking the NZ government's travel website.
It's usually cheaper to buy a return ticket than two one ways - not sure if that is a factor for you.
Its very unlikely this would be enforced by Italian immigration,even if it is possible.
More likely the airline would enforce it,as they are responsible if you are refused entry (they would be fined and ghave to fly you back to NZ).
Many countries have these theoretical requirements ,which they use if they think necessary...basically if you are a white person from a rich country and you look like a 'tourist' they willl rarely create a problem.
If yoiu want to get around it and be 100% sure,but don't want a return ticket,there are various options.
You can buy the cheapest possible ticket out of Italy..say,a 20 euro flight to Malta.Then either use it or just throw it away.
You can use a company like flyonward.com.You pay somethin g like US$10,they buy you a refundable ticket and they then cancel the return part for you when you are in Italy.
You can buy a fullly refundable ticket and then cancel the return part yourself.Often this is not 'free',there is a fee to pay.You will also need to wait a while to get your money back.
BTW don't pay much attention to what yor travel agent says...they are looking for ways to get the most money out of you.
That's why I book everything myself...no need for travel agents anymore in this day and age,particularly for booking flights and accommodation.
@lucapal gave you the best piece of advice here:
Many countries have these theoretical requirements ,which they use if they think necessary...
Major thing is Italy has no problem with NZ citizens overstaying.
@thomajd
I just had a look on their embassy website and it says "New Zealand citizens holders of a valid New Zealand passport entering Italy or any or all of the Schengen countries as tourists for a stay of no more than 90 days are not
required to obtain a visa."
From the embassy website (http://www.ambwellington.esteri.it/resource/2011/02/45114_f_amb61RequirementsForSCHENGENVISA.pdf) it sounds like you only need a return ticket if you are another national living in New Zealand.