Questions tagged [proof-of-onward-travel]

In order to obtain some visas or visa extensions it may be necessary to prove your intention to return home or continue travelling onwards, thus leaving the country whose visa you are applying for. May also be required even when a visa is not.

In order to obtain some visas or visa extensions it may be necessary to prove your intention to return home or continue travelling onwards, thus leaving the country whose visa you are applying for.

Proof of onward travel may include a return ticket to your home country, as well as travel arrangements to leave for a third destination country other than the one at hand.

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Why do some consulates ask you to purchase a flight ticket for a visa application?

Many consulates around the world require all applicants to purchase a flight ticket as part of their visa documentation requirements. For example, the French consulate in the US mentions the following as part of their visa application…
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Is there at least one country where travelers without residency rights require no proof of onward travel?

We often get questions about whether or not country X requires proof of onward travel from visitors. But is there at least one country where: No requirement exists for showing onward travel to immigration Timatic's database lists no such…
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