Temporary Flight Reservations for Visa Applications

Understand what you are requesting

A temporary reservation is not a paid, issued ticket for boarding a flight. Ask whether a booking reference is available, how the reservation can be checked and when it expires. You should know exactly what you will receive before making a payment.

Check the receiving authority’s instructions

Read the document requirements for your particular application. Acceptance depends on the receiving authority and the reservation’s status at the time it is checked. We do not describe a reservation as universally accepted or embassy-approved, and we cannot promise a visa outcome.

Provide the correct itinerary details

Share the traveller name as shown on the passport, the route, intended dates and the appointment or submission date. Explain any format or itinerary instructions you have received. The timing matters because a reservation may expire before a later document review.

Confirm validity, price and next steps

Ask for the reservation validity period, service price and any amendment or reissue conditions. If you later decide to travel, a confirmed issued ticket is a separate booking. Do not use a temporary reservation as proof that a flight has been paid for.

Questions about Temporary Flight Reservations