Many countries ask travellers to show proof that they intend to leave before their visa or visa-free stay expires. That proof is an onward ticket.
Who asks for it
Airline check-in staff are usually the first to ask, because the airline is liable for flying you home if you are refused entry. Immigration officers may ask again on arrival.
How to satisfy the requirement
- A real, verifiable reservation with a record locator.
- Dates that match the ones on your visa application.
- A route that plausibly takes you out of the country.
