Onward Ticket for a US ESTA Visa Waiver Program Trip: What You Need
An ESTA approval does not include proof of onward travel. Here is what Visa Waiver Program travelers actually need to show at check-in, and how quickly you can get it sorted.
Plain-English answers from someone who's worked both sides of the border counter. Written by Marek Dvorak, former airport passenger-services duty manager. 10 years fixing same-day travel problems.
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