Do Vietnam immigration officers check onward tickets and hotel bookings at the border?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
In practice, Vietnam immigration rarely checks onward tickets or hotel bookings, but it's safer to have them ready — especially when transiting through third countries.
What the community said
When flying Beijing–Nha Trang with an onward flight to Thailand: it's best to have the Thailand ticket ready. Vietnamese immigration may ask for it, though in practice this doesn't always happen.
6 days ago Route: Beijing → Nha Trang → Thailand
At Ho Chi Minh City entry points (land border or airport), onward tickets and hotel bookings are not always requested, but having them ready is the standard advice to avoid any issues.
6 days ago Ho Chi Minh City (airport / border)
When relocating to Nha Trang long-term: onward tickets may formally be required at check-in or passport control. In practice checks are inconsistent, but airlines are sometimes stricter than immigration — having at least a refundable booking is advisable.
6 days ago Nha Trang — long-term relocation