Do I need an onward or return ticket to enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
An onward or return ticket may be requested mainly by the airline at check-in for Vietnam’s 45-day visa exemption. Carry a confirmed ticket leaving Vietnam no later than day 45 and a passport valid for at least six months.
What the community said
Immigration in Da Nang may not always ask for proof of onward travel, but the airline can request it before boarding. Keep the itinerary available offline and make sure it shows departure from Vietnam within 45 days.
25 days ago Departure from Vietnam by day 45
It does not have to be a flight back to your home country. A confirmed ticket to a third country, such as Da Nang–Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City–Kuala Lumpur, is normally suitable if it departs before the 45-day limit.
35 days ago Da Nang–Bangkok / Ho Chi Minh City–Kuala Lumpur
A ticket dated two weeks or a month later helps demonstrate onward travel, but it does not guarantee boarding or entry; the airline and border officers make the final decision. If boarding is refused, do not assume you can wait for a later booked return flight—airlines normally require an immediate solution for return transport.
42 days ago Airline decision at check-in