Japan
Onward ticket for Japan
Japan's immigration form asks for your departure details, and airlines flying into Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka may ask one-way passengers for evidence they can leave. A held reservation to Seoul, Taipei or Hong Kong answers the question without committing you to a date.
01Why you're asked
Why proof of onward travel comes up.
- Airlines can be fined and made responsible for return transport if they carry a passenger who is refused entry, so check-in staff often ask for evidence you can leave the country before they let you board a one-way ticket.
- Visa-exempt and visa-on-arrival entries are granted on the basis that you will leave within the permitted stay. Immigration officers may ask how and when you intend to do so.
- Embassies and e-visa portals frequently request a flight itinerary while advising applicants not to buy non-refundable tickets before a decision is made.
02Practical notes
Travelling to Japan
- 01Japan's online arrival process (Visit Japan Web) records your intended stay; officers can ask for onward proof if your plans are open-ended.
- 02Holds with Japanese and Korean carriers tend to be short; we pick the itinerary with the longest available hold window that departs after your date.
Typical onward routes
- HND → ICNSeoul
- HND → TPETaipei
- HND → HKGHong Kong
- HND → BKKBangkok
- HND → SINSingapore
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03FAQ
Japan questions
01How far ahead should I schedule the reservation?
Set the date and time you will be at check-in and we create the hold shortly before, so it is still live when you show it. See scheduled activation at review.
Entry rules change. This page describes common practice, not legal advice; confirm current requirements with the official immigration authority or embassy for your nationality. Acceptance of any reservation is decided by the airline, border authority or embassy.
07 Next stop?
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Entering Tokyo? About two minutes from here to a booking reference. You see the flight before you pay, and the reservation is created by the airline through our provider.