Does India require proof of onward travel?
Yes — checked case-by-case
Travellers to 🇮🇳 India are typically asked at e-visa application. The e-visa application requires return/onward ticket details; airlines may verify.
Safety advisory: Exercise caution · 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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