Hi

I couldn't find an answer to this one.

I'm off to Phils in October, and would probably want to stay 4 weeks.

Of course, this is over the 21 day visa free period, so an extension would be needed.

I've read all the threads on here on how to do this, it doesn't sound hard, apply soon as arrive, or soon after - but nevertheless a faf

However, I read in one place, a hint that if your return tickets were over 21 days, then you can be denied boarding.

Is this a definite? I'd probably fly Etihad, Qatar or Emirates, but thinking - if I used the online check-in, and printed my own boarding pass, then they wouldn't see the return section anyway?

It's just that - yes I could go to London and get a visa, or maybe apply by post - but it looks like they want all sorts of evidence, and counter-signed by some sort of official

Thanks anyway, thought this could be useful to anyone else reading if anyone knows the answer