Get Onward Ticket
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Former consular assistant. 6 years processing tourist & student visas.
Maya spent six years inside a consular section in London and Lagos before going independent. She's seen the patterns border officers flag, the documents that pass scrutiny, and the ones that don't. She writes about onward tickets and dummy reservations with the precision of someone who used to verify them.
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.
Sri Lanka's ETA gets you to the gate, but it won't stop an officer at Bandaranaike International Airport asking for proof you're leaving. Here's what actually satisfies that question in 2026.
Panama checks for a dummy or onward ticket at Tocumen, at land borders, and at the consulate. Here's how to meet the requirement step by step.
Most travellers assume an onward ticket is about showing a piece of paper. The reality is more layered, and knowing the process means fewer surprises at the immigration desk.
Jordan's carriers and immigration both check for a confirmed departure. This six-step guide covers every checkpoint at Queen Alia Airport and the Jordan-Israel land crossings in 2026.
Most visitors to Egypt need a confirmed departure booking to clear airline check-in in 2026. Here's how to get the right document before your check-in window opens.
Chile's PDI officers at SCL and land borders check for proof of departure before granting the 90-day entry stamp. This six-step guide shows how to get a dummy ticket that passes every inspection.
Morocco's visa-free entry covers around 70 nationalities for 90 days, but one-way arrivals at CMN and RAK are routinely asked to show exit documentation. Here is how to prepare a compliant onward ticket before you fly.
Kenya's immigration desk at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport checks for proof of departure on every non-EAC arrival. A dummy ticket satisfies the requirement when plans aren't finalised.
Argentina requires proof of onward travel for most visa-exempt arrivals, and carriers enforce the rule before you board. This guide covers what to book, when to book it, and what Migraciones checks at EZE.