Get Onward Ticket
Plain-English answers from people who've worked both sides of the border counter. Written daily by four travel-industry insiders.
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.
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.