Putting together a basic travel itinerary isn’t all that difficult, and we’ll walk you through the basic elements of a good trip schedule. However, things get more complicated when you need to submit a travel itinerary for a visa application—especially since every country has different requirements. It can be frustrating trying to figure out whether you need your tickets paid in full, a flight reservation, or something else entirely. Before we walk through the contents of a solid itinerary for a domestic trip, we’ll answer your questions regarding itinerary requirements for international visa applications.
How can I get my flight itinerary without paying?
• You can’t get an itinerary for 100% free if you need one. Unless you qualify for a special, free visa (like you’re travelling for charity work, or you’re a diplomat), there’s going to be a fee for your application at minimum. These fees differ from country to country, but expect to spend anywhere from $15-300 on your application. On top of this, you’ll typically need proof that you either have tickets, or a reservation for tickets. In both scenarios, you’ll need to spend money.
• Countries require proof of tickets for two reasons. For one, a return flight “proves” you won’t stay past your visa date’s expiration. On top of that, buying tickets forces you to have some skin in the game, which theoretically ensures that you aren’t just applying for a visa without intending to visit.
• For some countries, the reservation alone is enough to demonstrate that you’re serious. This is where a “dummy flight ticket” will work. If the requirements mention a “reservation,” this should be a good way to go.
There are 3 simple steps you must
follow to reserve a flight without making the full payment for the flight
ticket:
1. Call
your preferred travel agent or visit the Schengen Visa Itinerary
website.
2. Submit
your travel flight details.
3. Receive
the flight itinerary in your email account.
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