A flight reservation in this case is just a temporary hold on a flight and not an actual ticket that customers can use for travel. Most embassies recommend that you only reserve flights and not buy air tickets for visa processing.
The validity of flight reservations are at the discretion of airlines and can only be allowed for a limited time. The period of validity can vary depending on airline policy, proximity to departure, and flight capacity among other factors. Reservations are more likely to expire sooner close to departure or on fuller flights.
Typically our flight reservations are valid anywhere from 48 hours to 14 days. But sometimes airlines may choose to release a reservation at any time without giving prior notice to the customer or travel agency. That’s why, we cannot promise our customers an exact date. The best we can offer is to create a new reservation with a new PNR code for FREE if the previous one has expired. We recommend getting a reservation made close to submission, not more than 1 day in advance. Remember, there is no set expiration date for a flight reservation, and no person or business providing such services should guarantee one.
We are providing 100% legit and verifiable flight reservations to our customers. How can you verify that your flight reservation is genuine? All our flight reservations come with an unique airline reservation code (also know as PNR) that you can use to verify or look up on airline’s websites.
TIPS: Usually embassies or consulates don’t go with the verification process because they know the limited validity time period of the reservation better than you and us. The actual purposes of submitting flight reservations are they want to know the traveler intent, route schedule, departure and returning timings if round-trip and traveler name printed over the documents. These are the only essentials things they want from you.
IMPORTANT: It’s fairly common for a reservation to expire during visa processing, but the embassy will not refuse your visa application because of it, that’s for sure. They might request you to re-submit the reservation but again that’s very very rare. If such issue arises we can create a new reservation for FREE immediately.
Frequently Asked Question
What is the best onward flight ticket validity period for a two-week visa process?
For a visa process lasting around two weeks, Top Onward Ticket recommends ordering a reservation with the longest available validity window at checkout. This best onward flight ticket approach keeps the booking active through document submission, interview scheduling, and any follow-up requests the consulate might make.
Can I extend a one-way ticket if my travel plans get delayed unexpectedly?
If plans shift, Top Onward Ticket can usually issue a new reservation with updated dates rather than extending the original one, since airline holds have fixed limits. Reaching out to support as soon as a delay is confirmed gives the team enough time to prepare a fresh top-onward ticket.
Should I book onward ticket proof early or wait until closer to my travel date?
It is usually better to book onward ticket proof a few days before it is needed rather than weeks in advance, since validity windows are limited. Top Onward Ticket advises ordering close to your visa appointment or flight date so the reservation stays active exactly when verification is most likely.
I am planning around a strict two-week visa timeline, how does a top-onward dummy ticket fit?
For a strict two-week timeline, Top Onward Ticket can time a top onward dummy ticket’s validity to stay live through the entire application window. This ensures the document remains checkable from the day it is submitted until any final confirmation the visa office might request before approval.