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 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.
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.