A dummy ticket (also called a flight reservation or proof of onward travel) is the smartest way to handle visa applications. This guide explains exactly what it is, why every smart traveler uses one, and how to generate yours free in 30 seconds — for Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Australia and 195+ countries.
A dummy ticket — also known as a flight reservation, flight itinerary for visa, or proof of onward travel — is a temporary placeholder booking that looks and functions exactly like a real airline booking confirmation.
It includes all the information that embassies, consulates, and immigration officers ask to see: a PNR (Passenger Name Record) code, passenger details, flight numbers, departure and arrival airports, and a professional PDF layout with a QR code. The critical difference from a real ticket? It costs you nothing.
This is the single most important thing every visa applicant should know: most embassies and consulates explicitly advise against purchasing a confirmed flight ticket before your visa is approved.
"Do not purchase tickets until the visa has been granted."
"It is strongly recommended not to purchase flight tickets before obtaining the visa."
"Applicants should not purchase air tickets before obtaining the visa."
| Factor | Dummy Ticket (Recommended) | Real Confirmed Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 100% Free | $200 – $2,000+ |
| Financial Risk | None | High — if visa denied |
| Embassy Accepted | Yes, universally | Yes |
| Generation Speed | 30 seconds | Hours of searching |
| Date Flexibility | Change anytime, free | Change fees $50–$300 |
| If Visa Denied | No loss | May lose full ticket value |
| Refundable Ticket Option | Not needed | Still costs $50–$300 more |
The entire process takes under 2 minutes. Follow these steps exactly and your professional flight itinerary PDF will be ready to submit to any embassy or consulate worldwide.
Use the airport search to choose your departure and arrival airports. Our system covers 6,000+ airports in 195 countries. Type the airport name, city, or IATA code — the autocomplete will find it instantly.
Select your departure date and, for round-trips, your return date. The dates on your dummy ticket should align logically with your visa application period.
Add up to 6 passengers — adults, children (2–11 years), or infants (under 2). For each passenger, you will enter their name and passport information.
Click "Download Free Dummy Ticket" — your professional PDF is generated instantly. No waiting, no email required, no account needed.
Instant PDF — no account, no credit card, no waiting.
Generate dummy tickets for any route involving the world's busiest airports. Every major hub for Schengen, US, UK, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America is fully supported.
And 5,968+ more airports — search any airport by name, city, or IATA code in the booking form.
Different embassies and visa types have slightly different requirements. Here is exactly what to prepare for the most common visa categories.
Everything you need to know about dummy tickets, proof of onward travel, and flight itineraries for visa applications.