Do you need a return ticket or hotel booking to enter Vietnam without a visa?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
For visa-exempt entry (up to 45 days for Russian citizens), a return ticket or hotel booking isn't officially required, but airline staff at check-in or immigration officers may occasionally ask for proof — it's safer to have a printout or screenshot ready.
What the community said
Beyond the visa itself, usually nothing extra is required, but occasionally airline check-in staff at the departure airport may ask to see a return ticket.
17 days ago airline check-in verification
If entering visa-free, Vietnamese border control doesn't formally require a return ticket, but the airline at your departure country may ask for one before boarding.
21 days ago visa-free entry
Regarding entry difficulties, travelers are told not to worry: entry is usually granted even without a return ticket or hotel booking, with no serious issues at Cam Ranh (Nha Trang) border control.
25 days ago Cam Ranh Airport