Applying for a visa often means preparing several documents at the same time: your passport, accommodation details, financial documents, travel insurance, and evidence of your planned journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One document that many visa applicants come across is a flight itinerary for visa applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A flight itinerary for visa generally shows the proposed travel route, passenger details, flight information, dates, and booking or reservation details. Depending on the visa and destination, a consulate may ask for a flight reservation, return or round-trip reservation, or other evidence showing your intended travel plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, European Commission documents for certain Schengen visa applications specify a flight reservation and documents showing the applicant’s travel program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The important point is that a flight itinerary is not automatically the same thing as a fully paid flight ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are applying for a visa and are unsure whether you need to purchase your flight before your visa is approved, this guide explains what a flight itinerary is, how to obtain one, what information it should contain, and how to verify your reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n