Get Onward Ticket
Plain-English answers from people who've worked both sides of the border counter. Written daily by four travel-industry insiders.
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.
Ecuador's immigration officers require proof of onward travel at every port of entry. A dummy ticket covers you at both air and land crossings.
Peru's Migraciones officers ask for proof of onward travel at Jorge Chávez Airport and several land borders. Here's exactly what satisfies the check and how to get it sorted before check-in.
Colombia's 90-day visa-free window comes with one condition: proof you're leaving. This step-by-step guide covers every checkpoint, from Avianca check-in to Migración Colombia's arrival desk at BOG.
Costa Rica enforces an onward ticket requirement at both airline check-in and the DGME arrivals desk. This guide walks through each step so you're covered before you board.
The difference between a dummy ticket and a real ticket isn't what you'd expect at the check-in counter. Here's what immigration officers and airline agents actually query when they verify your onward travel.
South Africa requires every visa-exempt visitor to hold a confirmed return or onward ticket, and airlines check via Timatic before you board. This six-step guide covers what counts, what doesn't, and how to get the right document fast.
The onward ticket rule is enforced differently in every country, but the document that clears each check is the same. This step-by-step guide maps which countries enforce the rule and what format passes every inspection.
Brazil's Polícia Federal checks for proof of departure at every international port of entry. A verified dummy ticket is the simplest way to meet that requirement before you board.
Canada's eTA doesn't exempt you from the carrier's Timatic check. This guide covers what onward ticket proof you need, how a dummy ticket clears both airline check-in and the CBSA desk, and when to book.