Onward Ticket for Germany
Proof of onward travel, ready in minutes — without buying a flight you will not take.
Checked depending on airline and route
Why Germany asks for it
Germany applies the Schengen visitor rules, which include being able to show your intended departure. Visa applications commonly require a flight reservation as evidence.
Where it is checked: Schengen visa application; occasionally at border control.
Airlines that commonly check
- Ryanair
- Eurowings
- Lufthansa
- Turkish Airlines
Common onward routes from Germany
- BER → IST
- FRA → LHR
- MUC → AMS
- BER → SAW
Frequently asked questions
Do I need proof of onward travel for Germany?
Germany applies the Schengen visitor rules, which include being able to show your intended departure. Visa applications commonly require a flight reservation as evidence. Checked depending on airline and route: schengen visa application; occasionally at border control.
Which airlines ask for it on flights to Germany?
Travellers most often report being asked by Ryanair, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines. Airlines enforce this because they are fined if a passenger is refused entry, so the check happens before you board rather than on arrival.
Is a FastOnward reservation accepted for Germany?
FastOnward issues a temporary flight reservation document you can show at check-in. It is a reservation, not a purchased airline ticket, and it is not an airline confirmation. Always check the current entry rules for Germany before you fly.
Entry rules change. Confirm the current requirements with German Federal Foreign Office and with your airline before you travel.
