Flight reservation for visa applications
Many embassies ask for a flight reservation and recommend not buying a ticket before your visa is approved. Get a verifiable reservation with a PNR for your application.
Why use a flight reservation?
Visa applications can take weeks and can be refused. That is why many embassies ask for a flight itinerary or reservation instead of a paid ticket, and some advise against buying a ticket before a decision. A flight reservation shows your planned dates with a booking reference, without paying the full fare.
Use the same dates
The dates on your flight reservation should match your application form, travel insurance and accommodation. See our visa itinerary guide for a full checklist.
Schengen visaSchengen consulates usually ask for a round-trip flight itinerary or reservation - not a purchased ticket - and many explicitly advise you not to buy flights until your visa is granted.UK Standard Visitor visaUK visitor visa applications don’t require booked flights, and official guidance warns against buying tickets before you get a decision. A reservation can still help show your planned dates.US B1/B2 visitor visaUS visitor visa applicants are not asked to buy flights - official guidance says not to make final travel plans until the visa is issued. An itinerary is optional supporting evidence.Canada visitor visaCanada’s immigration department advises against buying tickets before a decision. A travel itinerary can support your application by showing planned dates and your return.Japan tourist visaFor nationalities that need a visa to visit Japan, embassy checklists commonly include a schedule of stay and a flight itinerary or reservation showing your entry and exit.