Do you need an onward or return ticket to enter Vietnam, and how often is it checked at check-in or immigration?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Airlines and immigration in Vietnam may ask for proof of onward or return travel. It is not checked every time, but it does happen, so it’s safer to have both your visa QR code and a booked outbound ticket ready.
What the community said
If staff ask for your agency details, itinerary, and return ticket, they may keep checking your case until you provide everything. In practice, it’s better to have a full document set ready, not just the visa approval.
13 days ago itinerary, return ticket
Return-ticket checks are not universal, so some travelers try to enter without one. However, there are already real cases of it being checked, which makes the 'don’t buy it in advance' approach risky.
13 days ago
You may be asked for an onward or return ticket at airline check-in and then again at immigration in Vietnam. There is no guarantee it will be requested, but it is safest to keep both your visa QR code and proof of departure ready.
13 days ago check-in counter, immigration, visa QR code