Do airlines require proof of onward travel for Vietnam and can I enter without an exit flight?

Airlines can ask for proof of onward or return travel, and many do, because they face a fine if a passenger is refused entry. It is an airline rule more than a visa rule, so the answer depends on the carrier.

Ways to handle it:

1. Book a refundable or flexible ticket out of Vietnam.

1. Buy a cheap onward flight to a nearby country that you can change later.

1. Ask your airline before you fly, because their check-in staff decide.

Entering a visa-free or e-visa country without an exit ticket is possible, but at check-in you may be asked to show one.

Your e-visa dates also set a limit on your stay, so leave before the exit date on your visa. Check the rules with your airline, and read about the visa on evisa.gov.vn. If you do not have a visa yet, you can apply for your Vietnam e-visa.