Originally Posted by
5khours
Proof of onward travel is not required to get a visa. It may be required to enter the country regardless of whether you have visa in advance, a VOA or entitled to visa exemption. So no.... it will be no safer to get a visa in advance.
It's rare that they ask for proof of onward travel, but if you're a worry wart, you're options are:
- Book the bus in advance and bring a copy of the confirm.
- Book an airline flight and then cancel.
- Create a pro-forma flight confirmation.
- Be prepared to tip the immigration agent $20
The only thing you may be overlooking is that - in many cases - the airline in which the traveler is booked upon to depart the origin country (esp. in the US) may not allow the traveler to board the flight without proof of onward travel (or a visa).
A visa obtained in advance will eliminate that potential problem. Doesn't always happen....but it does happen.