Does Australia require proof of onward travel?
Yes — commonly checked
Travellers to 🇦🇺 Australia are typically asked at visa/eTA stage and airline check-in. Visitor entry expects evidence of onward travel or funds to depart; airlines check one-way itineraries.
Safety advisory: Low · official advisory ↗
What to have ready
An onward flight is the safe answer — dated inside your permitted stay, with a booking reference the airline can verify · official source ↗ · entry requirements (Gov. of Canada) ↗. Airlines carry the fines when a passenger is refused entry, so the strictest check usually happens at check-in, before you board.
Don't fabricate a booking — a fake or edited itinerary can be treated as document fraud. If you're travelling one-way, use a real, verifiable reservation.
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