Where onward travel is checked, how strictly it's enforced, and how to get a verified onward ticket. Search or filter the list below.
| Country | Requirement | Typical stay | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | Strict — checked at the gate | 90 days | One of the strictest in the Americas. | Get ticket → |
| Indonesia (Bali) | Strict — checked at the gate | 30 days | Visa-on-arrival requires onward/return; Bali checked often. | Get ticket → |
| Malaysia | Strict — checked at the gate | 90 days | Checked at Kuala Lumpur for one-way arrivals. | Get ticket → |
| New Zealand | Strict — checked at the gate | 90 days | Onward travel required alongside the NZeTA. | Get ticket → |
| Panama | Strict — checked at the gate | 90 days | Hub airport; one-way travelers checked closely. | Get ticket → |
| Philippines | Strict — checked at the gate | 30 days | Consistently checked at airline check-in. | Get ticket → |
| Singapore | Strict — checked at the gate | 30–90 days | Changi is strict on one-way check-in. | Get ticket → |
| Thailand | Strict — checked at the gate | 30–60 days | Heavily enforced; budget airlines check at the gate. | Get ticket → |
| United Arab Emirates (Dubai) | Strict — checked at the gate | 30–90 days | Onward/return expected; major hub checks closely. | Get ticket → |
| Australia | Required | 90 days | Expected with the ETA/eVisitor. | Get ticket → |
| Austria | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | |
| Belgium | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | |
| Canada | Required | 6 months (eTA) | Officers may ask for proof of departure. | |
| Colombia | Required | 90 days | Airlines enforce at check-in. | Get ticket → |
| Czechia | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | |
| Ecuador | Required | 90 days | Onward/return commonly expected. | |
| France | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | Get ticket → |
| Germany | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | Get ticket → |
| Greece | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | Get ticket → |
| Hong Kong | Required | 7–180 days | Onward/return commonly checked. | |
| Ireland | Required | 90 days | Immigration may ask for onward/return. | |
| Italy | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | Get ticket → |
| Japan | Required | 90 days | Immigration may ask visa-free visitors. | Get ticket → |
| Maldives | Required | 30 days | Onward/return + accommodation expected. | |
| Myanmar | Required | 28 days | Onward/return commonly expected. | |
| Netherlands | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | Get ticket → |
| Peru | Required | 90 days | Often requested on one-way tickets. | Get ticket → |
| Portugal | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | Get ticket → |
| Qatar | Required | 30 days | Onward/return expected; hub checks. | |
| Saudi Arabia | Required | visa varies | Return/onward expected for tourist entry. | |
| South Africa | Required | 90 days | Onward/return commonly required. | |
| South Korea | Required | 90 days | Expected with the K-ETA. | Get ticket → |
| Spain | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | Get ticket → |
| Sri Lanka | Required | 30 days | Expected alongside the ETA. | Get ticket → |
| Switzerland | Required | Schengen 90/180 | Round-trip reservation for the Schengen visa. | |
| Taiwan | Required | 90 days | Onward/return expected visa-free. | |
| Turkey | Required | 90 days | Hub airport; one-way checked. | Get ticket → |
| United Kingdom | Required | 6 months | Border Force expects proof you will leave. | Get ticket → |
| United States | Required | 90 days (ESTA) | Visa Waiver travelers expected to hold onward/return. | Get ticket → |
| Vietnam | Required | 15–90 days | Airlines may ask even with an e-visa. | Get ticket → |
| Argentina | Airline discretion | 90 days | Airline discretion on one-way. | |
| Brazil | Airline discretion | 90 days | Airlines may request at check-in. | Get ticket → |
| Cambodia | Airline discretion | 30 days | Airlines may ask on one-way tickets. | |
| Chile | Airline discretion | 90 days | Airline discretion. | |
| Egypt | Airline discretion | 30 days | Airline discretion. | |
| India | Airline discretion | e-Visa varies | Airlines may ask even with an e-Visa. | Get ticket → |
| Kenya | Airline discretion | 90 days | Airline discretion. | |
| Laos | Airline discretion | 30 days | Airline discretion. | |
| Mexico | Airline discretion | up to 180 days | Immigration rarely asks; airlines may at check-in. | Get ticket → |
| Morocco | Airline discretion | 90 days | Airline discretion on one-way. | |
| Nepal | Airline discretion | 90 days | Airline discretion on one-way. |
⚠️ Entry rules change frequently and enforcement varies by airline and passport. Always confirm with your airline and the destination's embassy before you travel. This list is a general guide, not legal advice.
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