Does Canada require proof of onward travel?
Yes — commonly checked
Travellers to 🇨🇦 Canada are typically asked at airline check-in and border. Visitors should show ties and means to leave; one-way eTA arrivals are commonly questioned.
What to have ready
An onward flight, bus or train out of the country is usually accepted — dated inside your permitted stay, with a booking reference the airline can verify · official source ↗. 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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