So despite all the hoops everyone else has to go through to have a weekend in New York
I refuse to visit the country because of this - and I know many people who feel the same.
I refuse to visit the country because of this - and I know many people who feel the same.
I refuse to visit the country because of this - and I know many people who feel the same.
I understand that its a pain in the behind getting into the states (I've been many times) however, to exclude visiting such a vast and interesting country for this reason, in my opinion is a little over the top. I hear what you're saying though - i've been through the wringer on one particular occasion which i did not enjoy whatsoever but in my opinion its worth it.
There are plenty of other countries I would prefer to visit anyway so it's no loss to me.
A bunch of unemployed people with no family responsibilities or property in their own countries turn up at the borders of another country with no return tickets, no accommodation, no money etc. - what did they expect?
BUT
3. I have to say, it would not fill me with pride to know that an official representing my country had been so unbending. And if the rules did not allow otherwise, then I am not too proud of those rules either.
I certainly agree that in general what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. BUT, according to the linked newspaper article these tourists say that they told immigration officials that they had "thousands of dollars" in their bank accounts and offered to go online and demonstrate their solvency ( an offer which was, they say, rejected).
To expect to get into a country with that lack of planning and foresight stinks a tad of arrogance...
...I cannot see any other country anywhere not treating them the same way.
It appears from reports that they failed the entry requirements for mulitple reasons. These guys are just making excuses for their own stupidity.
They say they spent $1000s on flights home. Is it not normally done at the cost of airline ?
No, it's normally the state that picks up the tab and then they chase you for repayment through the embassy.They say they spent $1000s on flights home. Is it not normally done at the cost of airline ?
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