Return ticket necessary for Normal Visa?

Post new topic

Member since 13 April 2022

nicdavidsonNew member02 May 2022 15:11:43

We're looking to purchase our airfare into Cambodia for September soon. Many of the fares expire at either 6 months or a year. Since we're planning to extend, stay, get employment, etc, is there a way to enter the country without proof of planned exit? Does it have to be airfare? I've tried to look to find where this has been answered elsewhere, so I do apologize if I'm re-asking an old question.

Cheers!

hdgh29 Serial expat

Member since 13 November 2010

hdgh29Serial expat03 May 2022 08:04:10

318

I entered on a one-way fare in 2020, I doubt if it has changed since then. Immigration was more concerned about the Covid test docs etc.

It is usually the airlines' policy rather than the border people at the airport.

JoeKhmer Cambodia expert

Member since 13 November 2015

JoeKhmerCambodia expert03 May 2022 09:02:41

2169

@nicdavidson

It was never an issue at immigration but sometimes airlines demand it.

Most airlines let you sign a waiver that they are not responsible for bringing you back in case you are not allowed to enter the country.

Just to be sure you could get a cheap ticket that you can cancel once you are in country.

Cheers.

Joe

Guest987462 Guest

Guest987462Guest07 May 2022 12:52:15

214245

You can also get a "best onward ticket" from a company that sells them at a fraction of the cost of even a cheap ticket. They are real tickets and sold just for this purpose.

marytavy Member

Member since 05 May 2015

marytavyMember07 June 2022 00:50:53

AS stated above already, there is no problem with having a one way ticket upon entry as far as the Border authorities are concerned.. it is the airlines who profer this concern. I live in Cambodia and go back to the UK each year I usually fly return from Cambodia - UK so my trip back to Cambodia has no return (to UK) The Khmer border staff have never questioned this (as long as you have or dont require a visa) Indeed my last return trip in December possed a problem with my Covid test leading to my having to be retested at Heathrow and missing my return flight. I had to purchase another ticket (UK-Cambodia) so I came back on a one way ticket and this possed no problem with the Khmer border staff.

Articles to help you in your expat project in Cambodia

Visas for Cambodia
As you're no doubt aware, it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain the relevant visas for many ...
Working in Phnom Penh
When it comes to expat living, Phnom Penh has it all. Thanks to an influx of foreign investment over the past ...
Living in Phnom Penh
Before going to anywhere in the world, people always try to find out about those places first. Likewise, before ...
Lifestyle in Cambodia
If you are about to settle in the Kingdom of Cambodia, you are probably wondering about its inhabitants' ...
Student life in Phnom Penh
Adjusting to life as a student can be difficult. Even more so if you are trying to do it in a new country, but ...
Opening a bank account in Cambodia
As a foreigner living in Cambodia, opening a bank account is relatively straightforward and can save you quite a ...
Developing your social circle in Phnom Penh
Moving to a city where you have no friends or family can be daunting. Thankfully, Phnom Penh has a large and very ...
Buying a property in Cambodia
If you're looking to buy a property in Cambodia — either for your personal use or as an investment ...