How to get a temporary onward ticket for entry to Vietnam if you do not know your departure date

From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 9 days ago

TL;DR

A temporary onward-flight reservation with a valid PNR can be obtained through backtickets for about RUB 1,000. It can be shown if requested at immigration and may also be useful for visa applications and border runs.

What the community said

If your onward travel date is not fixed, you can get a temporary return or onward-flight reservation with a real PNR through backtickets. The reported price is around RUB 1,000.

10 days ago backtickets — about RUB 1,000

Keep the temporary ticket ready for immigration control: it can serve as proof that you intend to leave Vietnam if an officer asks for a return or onward ticket.

10 days ago Temporary reservation with PNR

A reservation with a real PNR may be useful not only for initial entry, but also for border runs and visa applications when your actual departure itinerary has not yet been decided.

10 days ago Reservation with a real PNR