How does an airline get the authority to regulate the visa status of a person entering a country? I have seen dozens of videos showing the way to get around this but I cannot find any information on how/why airlines are enforcing this? My suspicion is they are just trying to sell tickets.
It's a good question. My guess is that they probably have agreement terms with the airports that require them to check for visa status before boarding the plane. I'm thinking that the airports don't want to have travelers stuck, especially if they cannot afford to fly back due to a visa issue.
When I flew from Barbados to St Vincent, they asked when I checked in for a ticket out of St Vincent. I had no ticket so I had to book one at the airport for $ 76 USD. Even though I had a flight booked home from Florida. I am from Sweden. But when I landed at St Vincent, they never asked for a ticket. I never got a refund. I traveled by boat from St Vincent down to Grenada
It's so dumb! If I wanted to overstay my tourists visa... I just wouldn't get on the return flight lol. Just another example of idiotic governments interfering with exceptional people's lives...
Hi, I'm flying to thailand on the 1st november. I wish to extend my visa on arrival and I have booked an onward flight dated at the end of my Visa extension on the 27th December. Will this be valid when asked for proof of onward travel or will I have to buy another ticket which is dated before the first 30 day period(VOA) is up?
It's a good question. I think it should be ok, but you might be at the discretion of the immigration official at the airport. If you're starting your trip in Thailand, it might be worth seeing if you can get a 60-day tourist visa from the embassy in your home country prior to your trip (instead of getting a visa-on-arrival). Otherwise, if you really want to play it safe, it might be worth "renting" an onward ticket.
That is interesting! We had that problem when we went to Vanuatu from New Zealand for a few days back in 2015... Vanuatu officials wanted to see that I had an outward flight out of New Zealand before I was allowed to board the plane back to New Zealand!!! Lucky I found my return ticket on my iPhone.
Yeah, I've never had an issue with onward travel when abroad, but I know a lot of friends that have been stopped and questioned about it (especially those that are backpacking without any concrete plans). Glad you were able to get out of your situation! 👍
I believe when you use the service, you are actually renting a real ticket. Did you go through one of the services? If you don't mind me asking, which country were you denied access?
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It's definitely possible, especially if they suspect that the person is lying. Though in most cases, it's not an issue. However, there's always a risk. 😬
When I flew from Grenada to Port Of Spain, they asked for a ticket out of Trinidad and Tobago. They also did that when I came to immigration in Port Of Spain. They looked at their computer. Fortunately, so had already booked a flight to Florida.
Can you use onward ticket within your current country like the US (I’m from LA and want to go to New York on a one way ticket with the intention of going to Chicago after)
I totally agree. I've never been blocked entry while traveling, but I have a lot of backpacker friends who have had problems when trying to travel one-way. It's definitely an easy mistake to make! 😊
It's definitely possible, but most times they just want to see the itinerary (i.e., they don't actually check your booking in the system). Though to be safe, I would opt to rent a ticket for 48 hours just to be safe. 😊
Its my first time travelling on my own. I will have all the tickets booked in advance, but I am confused, how can I show the airport security people that I have a ticket booked if I can only print out a boarding pass 24 hours before a flight and no earlier? Will I be given a digital file or something I can show them when I have booked the ticket?
You may be asked to show a receipt. Though when I traveled in the past, it seemed like they knew whether I already had an outbound ticket (unless I was planning to do a border crossing, e.g., Thailand to Cambodia). I think airport officials can see whether you have flights booked to your name/passport.
That is correct. When traveling to some countries, you may need to show proof of leaving the country in the future. If not, they may deny entry into the country.
Good advice! Keep in mind that some countries require you to have a RETURN ticket to your home country. It seems ridiculous, what if you want to continue traveling? Anyway, they ask for a return ticket. If you are Latin American traveling to Europe an onward ticket to go to another destination might not do the trick.
Yes i agreed with you i am latin and they asked before leave my country the airline asked me to get my ticket to come back my country and from asia costs me a lot of money
how do you cancel a plane ticket if you book on expedia or any other sites?? Because I cannot be calling them when I go to arrive at another country due to the cost of call and stuff. Also, if they want proof of accomodation then how can i book a hotel or put some cheap deposit that i cancel anytime without losing big bucks? any websites? Also the cancellation process is done through phone or online?
Expedia allows you to cancel the ticket online, so you don't need to call them. Though to be safe, I do think that renting an onward ticket might be the easiest option if you're concerned about connectivity at your destination. In terms of accommodations, I personally have never heard of them requiring proof. In my experience, they seem to be more concerned about you leaving than staying. 😄
Trip Astute yeah I am traveling to France and they need to see where i am staying and when I am leaving based on my hotel booking . They require a person to get certifcate of staying from yoir hosts. By the way, I have another question. How much of cash do I need to bring along with me when i arrive at the customs? I have checked on France embassy website. they require you to bring certain amount of money based on your accomodation. Hotel will be 120 euro per day and stuff
Interesting. I've been to France many times (via CDG and ORY airport) and have never been asked to show proof of my accommodation or carrying cash. If you don't mind me asking, where are you traveling from? I know that US citizens do not need a visa to go to France, so the rules are a bit more lax for us. Also, where are you planning to stay when you visit? I did get asked about my onward travel plans when I traveled in 2012. Since I was planning to take the train from Paris to London, I was going to be returning via London. Once I showed them my flight itinerary, they didn't ask any more questions.
Trip Astute I am from Malaysia and I do not need a visa to go there. I am going to arrive at CDG and then take train from Paris to Limoges right away.My friend is going to host me at Limoges(southern part of france). So she has to get me a certificate of hosting. By the way, is there any ATMs machine before you go to passport control? It would be nice to be able to withdraw some if they ask
I don't remember there being an ATM before passing through passport control. Though I distinctly remember there being an HSBC ATM as I exited the secure area of the terminal. You might want to ask people on TripAdvisor or FlyerTalk. They should be able to give you a more recent first-hand account when passing through the airport.
Thank you for this video! :) Do you (or does ANYONE HERE) have experience when it comes to arriving in Lisbon, Portugal? Most reviews seem to be about South East Asia - but do you think the "Best Onward Ticket" will also works with a Brazilian arriving in Europe?
For US citizens, I recommend checking the State Department's website to determine the visa requirements: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html It's also a good idea to check the country's government website for more details. For example, some countries can issue a visa on arrival, while others require you to get one in advance. Hope that's helpful! I actually have this topic in our backlog, so I'll probably do a video on it soon. 😉
Hi I'm going to the Philippines for 2 months before I go to Indonesia and I have the first 30 days free but when I show my ticket out will they not allow it due to my Visa ending before the ticket departure date? Can I extend the visa in the airport in the Philippines? Thanks
Technically, yes. However, I would definitely research it just to be safe. I can imagine that some ferry crossings might not qualify, especially if they do not process through immigrations.
I can't speak from personal experience, but it looks like you would process through passport control via the ferry. Here's what I found on TripAdvisor: www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g298496-i3151-k9271672-Ferry_from_Vladivostok_to_Donghae_South_Korea-Vladivostok_Primorsky_Krai_Far_Eastern_Distri.html
This video is from 3 years ago. Can you do an update and show that this still works? I'm going to México in a few weeks, but I want to continue on through to South America, where my husband's family lives, then fly home much much later. Thank you
So, is not ilegal to rent a ticket? Even if i want a ticket for go to Europe? For example colombia to Amsterdam. And how you will know how many luggage can u carry?
Guess what. Most travellers also dont have printers in their backpack, but somehow they still achieve to have a printout. You will find out how they do it - I believe in you.
Wow, I didn't know you could "rent" an onward ticket. Valuable tips like that are why I keep coming back to this channel! Thanks, Ernest!
Thank you again jalabi99! Your support means a lot to us. 😊
How does an airline get the authority to regulate the visa status of a person entering a country? I have seen dozens of videos showing the way to get around this but I cannot find any information on how/why airlines are enforcing this? My suspicion is they are just trying to sell tickets.
It's a good question. My guess is that they probably have agreement terms with the airports that require them to check for visa status before boarding the plane. I'm thinking that the airports don't want to have travelers stuck, especially if they cannot afford to fly back due to a visa issue.
When I flew from Barbados to St Vincent, they asked when I checked in for a ticket out of St Vincent. I had no ticket so I had to book one at the airport for $ 76 USD. Even though I had a flight booked home from Florida. I am from Sweden. But when I landed at St Vincent, they never asked for a ticket. I never got a refund. I traveled by boat from St Vincent down to Grenada
Yikes! That terrible. 😬
Does the onward ticket thing still work for Thailand in 2022?
Great job! There are a lot of miles/points/travel sites on RUclips, but this is the kind of stand out content that will keep me coming back here.
Thanks Adam! That means a lot to us. We really appreciate the support. 😊
@@TripAstute Thank you very much
It's so dumb! If I wanted to overstay my tourists visa... I just wouldn't get on the return flight lol. Just another example of idiotic governments interfering with exceptional people's lives...
Yeah, it is a non-sensical rule! 😄
Many views from we put your video on our site
Thank you very much Trip Asture
Thank you! You are offering a very valuable service to travelers. 👍
When entering Costa Rica by bus, immigration officers generally want proof of onward travel, but they accept bus tickets!
Good to know. Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm sure it will helpful for others traveling to Costa Rica. 👍
Hi,
I'm flying to thailand on the 1st november. I wish to extend my visa on arrival and I have booked an onward flight dated at the end of my Visa extension on the 27th December. Will this be valid when asked for proof of onward travel or will I have to buy another ticket which is dated before the first 30 day period(VOA) is up?
It's a good question. I think it should be ok, but you might be at the discretion of the immigration official at the airport. If you're starting your trip in Thailand, it might be worth seeing if you can get a 60-day tourist visa from the embassy in your home country prior to your trip (instead of getting a visa-on-arrival). Otherwise, if you really want to play it safe, it might be worth "renting" an onward ticket.
That is interesting! We had that problem when we went to Vanuatu from New Zealand for a few days back in 2015... Vanuatu officials wanted to see that I had an outward flight out of New Zealand before I was allowed to board the plane back to New Zealand!!! Lucky I found my return ticket on my iPhone.
Yeah, I've never had an issue with onward travel when abroad, but I know a lot of friends that have been stopped and questioned about it (especially those that are backpacking without any concrete plans). Glad you were able to get out of your situation! 👍
Are you renting an actual Ticket or is just a reservation ? I tried with a reservation but it didn't work
I believe when you use the service, you are actually renting a real ticket. Did you go through one of the services? If you don't mind me asking, which country were you denied access?
That's a nice video I just watched on your channel, I am had a great time watching the entire video.... and yes, could you please check my channel and contents? That's how we can help each other to build a community... stay connected..
Thanks! Will definitely check out your channel too. 👍
are they can verify that the ticket is true with the airline?
It's definitely possible, especially if they suspect that the person is lying. Though in most cases, it's not an issue. However, there's always a risk. 😬
I'm going to Philippines and wondered if a onward itinerary to Thailand would be efficient or do they require an actual flight ticket?
Could you do an update on this for Americans traveling through Europe?
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Jose P.
Thanks Jose! Glad you found the video useful. 👍😊
How far in advance to my travel date do I need to purchase a onward ticket?
When I flew from Grenada to Port Of Spain, they asked for a ticket out of Trinidad and Tobago. They also did that when I came to immigration in Port Of Spain. They looked at their computer. Fortunately, so had already booked a flight to Florida.
Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍
Can you use onward ticket within your current country like the US (I’m from LA and want to go to New York on a one way ticket with the intention of going to Chicago after)
This is a very important info a lot of people don't know of.
I totally agree. I've never been blocked entry while traveling, but I have a lot of backpacker friends who have had problems when trying to travel one-way. It's definitely an easy mistake to make! 😊
does renting an onward ticket still work?
Thanks what if it tskes you iver 24 hours to get there if cancelled can't they check it's cancelled
It's definitely possible, but most times they just want to see the itinerary (i.e., they don't actually check your booking in the system). Though to be safe, I would opt to rent a ticket for 48 hours just to be safe. 😊
Its my first time travelling on my own. I will have all the tickets booked in advance, but I am confused, how can I show the airport security people that I have a ticket booked if I can only print out a boarding pass 24 hours before a flight and no earlier? Will I be given a digital file or something I can show them when I have booked the ticket?
You may be asked to show a receipt. Though when I traveled in the past, it seemed like they knew whether I already had an outbound ticket (unless I was planning to do a border crossing, e.g., Thailand to Cambodia). I think airport officials can see whether you have flights booked to your name/passport.
is this renting an onward ticket a solution to avoiding buying return ticket and not having problems when leaving my country with just one way ticket?
That is correct. When traveling to some countries, you may need to show proof of leaving the country in the future. If not, they may deny entry into the country.
Good advice! Keep in mind that some countries require you to have a RETURN ticket to your home country. It seems ridiculous, what if you want to continue traveling? Anyway, they ask for a return ticket. If you are Latin American traveling to Europe an onward ticket to go to another destination might not do the trick.
That's good to know! I've never had that happen to me, but that would be a disaster for a lot of travelers. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Yes i agreed with you i am latin and they asked before leave my country the airline asked me to get my ticket to come back my country and from asia costs me a lot of money
@@gisellaseoul5934 which airline did y travel with from Latin America
@@gisellaseoul5934how?
Great advice! Thanks! I am a little old school so like to have things printed out. Just in case your phone doesn't work properly you have a back up.
That's great advice! It's always good to have backup copies of everything. 👍
how do you cancel a plane ticket if you book on expedia or any other sites?? Because I cannot be calling them when I go to arrive at another country due to the cost of call and stuff.
Also, if they want proof of accomodation then how can i book a hotel or put some cheap deposit that i cancel anytime without losing big bucks? any websites? Also the cancellation process is done through phone or online?
Expedia allows you to cancel the ticket online, so you don't need to call them. Though to be safe, I do think that renting an onward ticket might be the easiest option if you're concerned about connectivity at your destination.
In terms of accommodations, I personally have never heard of them requiring proof. In my experience, they seem to be more concerned about you leaving than staying. 😄
Trip Astute yeah I am traveling to France and they need to see where i am staying and when I am leaving based on my hotel booking . They require a person to get certifcate of staying from yoir hosts.
By the way, I have another question. How much of cash do I need to bring along with me when i arrive at the customs? I have checked on France embassy website. they require you to bring certain amount of money based on your accomodation. Hotel will be 120 euro per day and stuff
Interesting. I've been to France many times (via CDG and ORY airport) and have never been asked to show proof of my accommodation or carrying cash. If you don't mind me asking, where are you traveling from? I know that US citizens do not need a visa to go to France, so the rules are a bit more lax for us. Also, where are you planning to stay when you visit?
I did get asked about my onward travel plans when I traveled in 2012. Since I was planning to take the train from Paris to London, I was going to be returning via London. Once I showed them my flight itinerary, they didn't ask any more questions.
Trip Astute I am from Malaysia and I do not need a visa to go there. I am going to arrive at CDG and then take train from Paris to Limoges right away.My friend is going to host me at Limoges(southern part of france). So she has to get me a certificate of hosting. By the way, is there any ATMs machine before you go to passport control? It would be nice to be able to withdraw some if they ask
I don't remember there being an ATM before passing through passport control. Though I distinctly remember there being an HSBC ATM as I exited the secure area of the terminal. You might want to ask people on TripAdvisor or FlyerTalk. They should be able to give you a more recent first-hand account when passing through the airport.
Yes. Flying to Phillipeans from Bangkok
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Thank you for this video! :) Do you (or does ANYONE HERE) have experience when it comes to arriving in Lisbon, Portugal? Most reviews seem to be about South East Asia - but do you think the "Best Onward Ticket" will also works with a Brazilian arriving in Europe?
Works anywhere in the world, as you rent a real ticket that the agents can verify its validity
Good info and well presented. I just subscribed.
Thank you! I appreciate you checking out our video and channel. 😊
How do you know if you need a visa when going to another country?
For US citizens, I recommend checking the State Department's website to determine the visa requirements: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
It's also a good idea to check the country's government website for more details. For example, some countries can issue a visa on arrival, while others require you to get one in advance.
Hope that's helpful! I actually have this topic in our backlog, so I'll probably do a video on it soon. 😉
go to www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php . Type in your country passaport and it will list all the countries in the world.
Hi I'm going to the Philippines for 2 months before I go to Indonesia and I have the first 30 days free but when I show my ticket out will they not allow it due to my Visa ending before the ticket departure date? Can I extend the visa in the airport in the Philippines? Thanks
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Thank you brother
Glad the video was helpful. 👍
Great info thanks Ernest!
Thanks Jorge! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊
This is great content!
Thanks Natalie! We appreciate the feedback. 😊
Lets not abuse the refundable ticket. look at what happened to name changes on flight tickets
would booking a ticket on a ferry between countries work as well?
Technically, yes. However, I would definitely research it just to be safe. I can imagine that some ferry crossings might not qualify, especially if they do not process through immigrations.
@Trip Astute would the Vladivostok to Donghae, South Korea ferry count?
I can't speak from personal experience, but it looks like you would process through passport control via the ferry. Here's what I found on TripAdvisor: www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g298496-i3151-k9271672-Ferry_from_Vladivostok_to_Donghae_South_Korea-Vladivostok_Primorsky_Krai_Far_Eastern_Distri.html
Not in every country, some explicitely say per plane.
"Bus or Boat Tickets" - A train is shown.
4:00 dude... I am watching this video because I was hoping you’d already have done the research by using bestonwardticket.com. Evidently you haven’t🤨
is it not good anymore?
This video is from 3 years ago. Can you do an update and show that this still works? I'm going to México in a few weeks, but I want to continue on through to South America, where my husband's family lives, then fly home much much later. Thank you
So, is not ilegal to rent a ticket?
Even if i want a ticket for go to Europe?
For example colombia to Amsterdam.
And how you will know how many luggage can u carry?
Ok
i dont have a printer
Guess what. Most travellers also dont have printers in their backpack, but somehow they still achieve to have a printout. You will find out how they do it - I believe in you.