Get Onward Ticket
Plain-English answers from people who've worked both sides of the border counter. Written daily by four travel-industry insiders.
A dummy ticket is legal as long as the reservation itself is real and current, not whether you paid for it.
Emirates check-in agents ask for proof of onward travel when your destination requires it, and a dummy ticket can satisfy that check without a full-fare return flight.
A US B1/B2 visa can be valid for years, but CBP still decides how long each individual trip lasts. Here is how an onward ticket fits into that interview and entry process.
A practical guide to using a dummy (onward) ticket when applying for a Thailand tourist visa, covering which visa routes ask for one and how to book a compliant reservation.
A dummy ticket, also called an onward ticket, is a real PNR booked to prove onward travel at check-in or immigration, without paying for the flight. Here is what makes one hold up at the counter.
Fiji waives visas for over 100 nationalities, but immigration and airlines still expect proof you're leaving. Here's exactly what to have ready at Nadi in 2026.
Consulates and HR compliance teams both ask for proof of onward travel. Here's the step-by-step way to prepare a dummy ticket that satisfies either one.
Oman's e-visa never asks for a return flight, but the check-in desk and Royal Oman Police sometimes do. Here's how to get proof of onward travel right, step by step.
Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air enforce onward-ticket rules more strictly than legacy carriers. Here's the six-step process for making sure your dummy ticket clears check-in without a hitch.
Nepal grants visa-on-arrival in three fixed windows, and immigration officers can ask for proof of onward travel at any of them. Here is a step-by-step guide to having the right paperwork ready.
Qatar's 30-day visa waiver only answers half the question. Here's the step-by-step on what airlines and immigration actually check before you board for Doha.
The Saudi e-visa gets you in the door, but airlines still check for a real onward ticket before boarding. Here's how to get that right in 2026.
Cambodia asks for proof of onward travel at three airports and multiple land borders. Here's the step-by-step version of what actually satisfies that rule in 2026.