An onward 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 onward 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. What factors can affect how long an onward flight reservation remains valid? Onward flight reservations are more likely to expire sooner close to departure or on fuller flights.
Typically our onward flight reservations are valid anywhere from 48 hours to 14 days. But sometimes airlines may choose to release an onward flight 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 onward flight reservation with a new PNR code for FREE if the previous one has expired. We recommend getting an onward flight reservation made close to submission, not more than 1 day in advance. Remember, there is no set expiration date for an onward flight reservation, and no person or business providing such services should guarantee one.
We are providing 100% legit and verifiable onward flight reservations to our customers. All our onward 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 onward flight reservation better than you and us. The actual purposes of submitting onward 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 an onward flight 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 onward flight reservation but again that’s very very rare. If such issue arises we can create a new onward flight reservation for FREE immediately.
FAQ
How long is an onward flight reservation typically valid after it gets booked?
An onward flight reservation from Top Onward Ticket generally stays valid for a set number of days tied to airline hold policies, often ranging from a few days up to two weeks. This gives travelers enough time to use the document for check-in, visa review, or immigration checks after booking.
What is the best onward ticket validity length for an embassy that takes a while to process visas?
For slower-processing embassies, Top Onward Ticket suggests selecting the longer-validity option available at order time, giving the best onward ticket coverage through an extended review period. This reduces the chance that the reservation clears from the system before a consular officer actually looks at the file.
Which top onward ticket option lasts the longest before it needs to be reissued?
Top Onward Ticket generally offers reservations lasting up to about two weeks, which is close to the maximum most airlines allow for unpaid holds. Beyond that window, any top-onward ticket would need to be reissued fresh, since airline systems automatically release reservations that are not converted to paid tickets.
Should I book an onward ticket with validity to match my exact flight date or my visa deadline?
It usually makes more sense to book onward ticket validity around whichever deadline comes first, whether that is a visa submission date or an actual flight check-in. Top Onward Ticket can advise on the right balance if you share both dates, ensuring the reservation covers the more time-sensitive event.