One way ticket to Vietnam from Canada?

It seems to be more a matter of airline policy than law.  A lot of airlines will not let you go on a 90 day visa unless you buy a round-trip (US terminology) or have some other demonstrable exit method such as a ticket to Manila on another airline.  I think where the law comes in is that if you overstay and are caught, the airline may be obligated to fly you home free.

I had been to Vietnam before, but when I went to stay (on a 90 day) I bought a round trip on Philippine Airlines because it was still cheaper than a one-way on any airline that was willing to sell me one.  I think the return ticket expired after a year. 

I see that you are a Viet Kieu expat.  Do you still hold your VN passport?  If you do then no problem.  If not you should get a VEC and then you may be able to buy a true one-way ticket.  Since you are in Ottawa, you should be able to walk in and get one on relatively short order at the Vietnamese Embassy.

I might add that in Hawaii buying tickets from VK travel agents is always a better deal than you can find online.  I think this is because they buy blocks from airlines, particularly China Airlines.  You could perhaps find the same in Ottawa.  They probably can get the VEC for you too for a small fee.

Thank you!!!

I regularly travel back and forth between Canada and Vietnam. Because I don't know how long I'm staying in Vietnam I usually buy 1 way ticket. I travel only EVA airline and a VEC holder.

Never had any issues or been asked about my ticket.

I second VK travel agents getting cheaper prices. I usually buy online because I have reward points and get huge reward points on top of it too. I also search the net a lot for the cheapest price. I was surprised how the VK agents could get a cheaper price.

khanh44 wrote:

I second VK travel agents getting cheaper prices. I usually buy online because I have reward points and get huge reward points on top of it too. I also search the net a lot for the cheapest price. I was surprised how the VK agents could get a cheaper price.

I would guess it may be because they are able to buy only one itinerary in their bulk purchasing.  Whether HNL>SGN or VYR>SGN, YYZ>SGN, or YOW>SGN,  at each location they only need to focus on one route.

the VK agent I went to also put a fake return trip on my iternary. So I think not having return ticket has caused some problems for others.

THIGV.... Where in Hawaii did you find those travel agents? Mahalo