Onward Ticket for Vietnam
Proof of onward travel, ready in minutes — without buying a flight you will not take.
Frequently checked
Why Vietnam asks for it
Vietnam grants short visa-free and e-visa entry, and airlines are expected to confirm that you can leave within it. Budget carriers ask more often than full-service ones.
Where it is checked: Check-in desk for flights to Hanoi (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).
Airlines that commonly check
- VietJet Air
- AirAsia
- Scoot
- Vietnam Airlines
Common onward routes from Vietnam
- SGN → BKK
- HAN → BKK
- SGN → SIN
- DAD → KUL
Frequently asked questions
Do I need proof of onward travel for Vietnam?
Vietnam grants short visa-free and e-visa entry, and airlines are expected to confirm that you can leave within it. Budget carriers ask more often than full-service ones. Frequently checked: check-in desk for flights to hanoi (han) and ho chi minh city (sgn).
Which airlines ask for it on flights to Vietnam?
Travellers most often report being asked by VietJet Air, AirAsia, Scoot, Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
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 Vietnam before you fly.
Entry rules change. Confirm the current requirements with Vietnam Immigration Department and with your airline before you travel.
