DUMMY TICKETS

 

Many embassies officially require a confirmed flight reservation rather than a dummy ticket. Some embassies even strictly reject dummy or temporary bookings. While enforcement varies, the following embassies are known to be stricter:

Embassies That Usually Don’t Accept Dummy Tickets

1. Schengen Countries (EU Visa - France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, etc.)

   • Most Schengen embassies require verifiable flight reservations, not temporary dummy bookings.
   • Some consulates even call the airline to check if the ticket is real.

2. United Kingdom (UK Visa)

   • UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) advises against using fake bookings.
   • They may ask for paid, refundable tickets or proof of payment.

3. United States (US Visa - B1/B2, F1, etc.)

   • The US Embassy does NOT require a ticket before visa approval.
   • If you submit one, it should be a real ticket or a refundable reservation.

4. Canada (Visitor Visa & Study/Work Permits)

   • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) warns against using fake tickets.
   • A dummy ticket might result in visa rejection due to misrepresentation.

5. Australia & New Zealand

   • Australian and NZ visa applications require a travel itinerary, but not a dummy ticket.
   • Fake bookings could lead to suspicion and possible visa denial.

6. Japan

   • The Japanese Embassy requires a full travel itinerary, including flight and accommodation details.
   • A refundable ticket is safer than a dummy ticket.

7. South Korea

   • The Korean consulate may call the airline to verify bookings.
   • It’s safer to use a genuine reservation from an airline or travel agent.

8. Singapore & Malaysia

   • While some travelers use dummy tickets for short visits, both embassies prefer real bookings.

Safer Alternatives to Dummy Tickets

• Refundable tickets from major airlines.
• Book a flight reservation through a travel agency (some provide legitimate hold bookings for a small fee).
• Use a visa-friendly booking service like Expedia or Booking.com, which allows free cancellation.

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