> * Germany allows anyone entry without a return ticket?
Well, you don't enter Germany (as such), you enter the Schengen Security Area. I am indeed a bit curious about that -- but remember that you can leave without flying (take a train far enough east, boat far enough south).
In general, if you're from a "friendly" country you'd be handed a standard three month tourist visa, no questions asked (well, beyond, maybe: "How long are you staying?" Pro-tip: Don't answer "more than three months" ;-).
It is kind of funny how Canada/US take a dim view of anyone entering on a one-way ticket -- after all you can leave through US/Canada and Mexico (and a couple of other jurisdictions by boat).
Well, you don't enter Germany (as such), you enter the Schengen Security Area. I am indeed a bit curious about that -- but remember that you can leave without flying (take a train far enough east, boat far enough south).
In general, if you're from a "friendly" country you'd be handed a standard three month tourist visa, no questions asked (well, beyond, maybe: "How long are you staying?" Pro-tip: Don't answer "more than three months" ;-).
It is kind of funny how Canada/US take a dim view of anyone entering on a one-way ticket -- after all you can leave through US/Canada and Mexico (and a couple of other jurisdictions by boat).