FAQs For Dummy Ticket

What is a dummy ticket?

A dummy ticket is a flight reservation that is used to apply visas and/or show at the airport as proof of return ticket. There are other uses as well but the above 2 and the most common.

Is it okay or against the rules to use a dummy flight ticket?

A "dummy ticket" for a visa application is like a pretend flight reservation. It looks like you've booked a real flight with a confirmed seat, but you haven't actually paid for it or received a proper ticket. It's a way to show visa authorities that you plan to travel.

What is the validity of the ticket?

The validity of the dummy ticket is not fixed. It depends on a few factors such as the route, airline and the dates that you have selected. Normally if the dates are closer the ticket will expire sooner. The farther out the dates are, the longer will be the validity. On a average the validity will be 1-2 weeks. Some tickets have lesser validity like a few days or so and some others have have even longer validity with up to 3 weeks.