My Dummy Ticket
Dummy ticket basics
4 min
Do Consulates Accept a Dummy Ticket for Visa Interviews?
Real questions backpackers and remote workers ask about using a dummy ticket for a visa interview or an HR compliance file.
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Visa applications
Dummy ticket basics
5 min
UK Visitor Visa and Dummy Tickets: Your Questions Answered
Getting a UK visitor visa involves more paperwork than people expect, but the dummy ticket part is simpler than it looks. Here are the real answers to the questions travellers ask most.
Dummy ticket basics
5 min
How Long Does a Dummy Ticket Last? Your Questions Answered
A dummy ticket is only valid while the provider keeps the PNR active. Here's how long that actually is, and how to match the validity window to your trip.
Dummy ticket basics
5 min
Dummy Ticket for Schengen Visa: Your Questions Answered
Using a dummy ticket for a Schengen visa application raises a lot of questions. Here are honest answers to the ones travellers ask most often.
Visa applications
2 min
Why Embassies Accept Dummy Tickets — The Logic Behind the Policy
Visa applicants often assume embassies require a real, paid ticket. They don't, and there's a clear reason they don't. Once you understand the reasoning, the dummy ticket option makes a lot more sense.
Visa applications
2 min
Should You Use a Real Ticket or a Dummy Ticket for Your Schengen Application?
Schengen applicants ask this question constantly: should I just buy the real ticket? The answer depends on three things: how confident you are in the visa being approved, how flexible the airline's refund policy is, and how much you value your time.
Visa applications
2 min
Common Visa Application Mistakes With Dummy Tickets (And How to Avoid Them)
Most visa refusals tied to flight bookings are avoidable. They cluster around a small set of mistakes that are easy to recognise once you know what to look for.