How to book a verifiable flight ticket for Visa Applications 

it doesnt makes sense, how can u reserve a flight from philippines to uk if the visa application can take months or longer

The UK visa application does not really require a flight reservation. It's the Schengen visa application that requires one. My guess is embassies require a reservation to gauge how much your would be flights are and what might your flight route be. Then check both against your financial capacity and your itinerary.

Yes

That won't be a problem :)

@@MissRaineTravels Thank you! I have one more question. Do I need to show reservations for the flights and trains that I plan to take within the Schengen Area, or is it enough to show only the departure and return flights to and from my country? I live in Tokyo, and here are the cities I plan to visit: 1. Paris, France (Departure from Tokyo) 2. Barcelona, Spain 3. Florence, Italy 4. Pisa, Italy 5. Rome, Italy (Return to Tokyo) Do I need to provide tickets for the flights or trains from Paris to Barcelona, Barcelona to Florence, Florence to Pisa, and Florence to Rome as well? Since I’ll spend most of my time in Italy, I will apply for my visa at the Italian embassy in Tokyo. Is that Correct? Thank you!

@@saiaiktun777 that would really depend on the Officer assessing you upon entry. By default, you should have at least reservations. From personal experience though, immigration officers only ask for the return trip detais

@@MissRaineTravels Thank you! So, you mean not during the visa application, but possibly at entry in Paris? I’m sure I will make the transfer flight or train reservations between the cities right after my visa is approved. Will that be okay?

Hi! If the checklist of requirements states flight travel itinerary, then yes, it's applicable :)

same question

Depends where you'll submit your application. If applying in the Philippines, I know Germany allows the screenshot of flights as they only need a flight itinerary and not a flight reservation.

​@@MissRaineTravels what about Japan

@@hunting4006 you can also use this for a Japan visa application. Although from experience, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines does not require a flight reservation

How about Austria?

The airline will only hold the fare for the stated number of hours. You won't be charged the full amount. The airline will send you a notification that the hold the fare reservation is ending and if you'd like to proceed with the booking to pay for the full fare. If you don't pay for the full amount, the airline won't charge your card.

@@MissRaineTravels thank you, Miss Raine! This is really helpful. 😊

can we extend the hold the price duration

@@lifestoriesfromearth6271 from the airline website, no Some travel agents can extend for you for an additional fee if you've reserved with them.

Thank you for your feedback

There's a chance of rejection if you submit a flight itinerary, but the required one in the checklist is a flight reservation. Do go over the checklist to be sure that what you need is a travel itinerary before proceeding with option 3

Which Airline were you trying to book? Usually it's an option right after you click pay.

Hi! 👋 Option 2 would be the best choice. If you have a printer at home, you can reserve your flight on the same day as your appointment.

Hi Margarita! It's emirates.com Once you're at the payment part, select pay in full, then pay at the Emirates Office.

​@@MissRaineTravelsThank you so much for an informative vlog. God bless.

I think 24 hrs is a bit tight. Check if other Canadian carriers have longer free cancellations

Yes :)

If familiar po kayo sa Two Monkeys Travel, you can check their website po. They have a Rent-a-Flight service.

@@MissRaineTravels thank you so much po. God bless 🙏🏻❤️

I always go with Option 2. I've used that for my last 3 visa applications. All via the Swiss Embassy.

Thank you, will do that 🙂

May I ask how long did you wait for your visa to get approved in Swiss Embassy?

You can apply for only 1. You don't need to visit other countries

Nope, check option 1 and 2 of the video

@@MissRaineTravels thank you

I usually don't use companies that sell onward tickets; I directly book with the airline or use their reservation services. I'll research onward tickets companies and let you know if I find one that's legit. Typically, if a company gives you a reservation number and you can confirm this with the airline website, that means the have legitimately reserved you a flight.

Option 1 or 2

Hello

Contact the customer service

The hold ticket option will give you a verifiable reference number As for the accommodations, I've only ever used booking(.)com, as there are various options including pay at the property and they do have confirmation numbers that embassies can check

I want to travel to Austria from India. The hold the ticket option is available for which all airlines?

Check if Emirates, Air France, KLM, and Ethiopian Airlines has the hold the fare option for your route.

Go over the checklist for your country and purpose as there's a slight difference for each country/embassy

@@MissRaineTravels i did Raine but it's confusing. I cannot decide what it means. It says "Flight or travel reservation (return) or other evidence of planned travel. Include your full itinerary if you intend to travel to more than one Member State of the Schengen area (in this case: also indicate the means of transport used to travel between each country)."

@@ftfgamer999 The statement mentions a flight reservation so you can use option 2 which I described in the video.

@@MissRaineTravels So option 3 won't work? Since it says "Planned travel?" Any ideas? Because in my application, I have stated that I will first land in Zurich and I thought about screen grabbing the flight itinerary and showing it as proof. Unfortunately, the flight is already full it seems as I can no longer find it.

These options have worked for all my Schengen Visa applications, never had any problem with them. Where are you applying from? Also, for the flight itinerary as I have iterated, you'll have to check the specific embassy requirement. You can always choose to pay travel agencies for lengthier reservations.

​@@MissRaineTravels Hi! I am trying to get my filipina girlfriend over for some time. Schengen visas are often rejected for people with no money from third world countries. The specific embassy requirements are often unclear. The difference in between requirements and the stories I hear from people that have successfully applied for a visa are too big to comfortably know what you have to do. VFS global is f@cking things up quite badly in my opinion. It is NOT clear and the process is forcing me to buy an expensive flight ticket without knowing if the visa gets approved. NOT good. That is also why there are so many questions following up on this video. It just does not really work in the potentially troublesome cases. Your goal is to make a clarifying video right? Than why are there so many questions following it up?

@@chivalryisdead6440 I'll address some points you've raised: 1. Schengen visas are often rejected for people with no money AFAIK, there are 5 countries in the Schengen Zone that requires the applicant to have their own financial means even for sponsored travels: Denmark, Finland, Italy (minimal), Greece (minimal), and France (minimal). 3/4 of my Schengen Visas were sponsored and I did not have millions in my account. I've also encountered sponsored visa applicants with less than 50,000 PHP in their account and got approved. In which country will your girlfriend submit her application? She'll need to focus on her home ties instead of financial account IF she won't be applying in the 5 countries I've mentioned. 2. The specific embassy requirements are unclear. I think they're as clear as can be. Each country has a checklist. Which parts are unclear? You and your girlfriend can join multiple Schengen Visa groups on Facebook and ask clarifying questions. Some people overdo their application and submit unnecessary documents, and that's where the confusion arises for other applicants🙃 3. VFS is f-d up. To this, I would agree 😂 Their lines are long, there's not enough seats to accommodate applicants with scheduled appointments, and their website is frequently down. BUT they don't require a fully-paid flight ticket, they have NO authority to do so. The embassies only require a reservation or a travel itinerary, NOT a paid ticket (unless applying from the UK). You can directly contact the embassy to clarify this. Have you tried using the options I've given and your girlfriend's visa application was rejected? These options I've presented are available for people to try out, it's for free. Again, if you're in doubt you have the option of purchasing from a travel agent 4. There are so many questions following up this video What are the exact questions? about validity? acceptability? I've encountered first time applicants and travelers use the options I've enumerated and they didn't have any problems even when their applications took more than a week to process. In my case, Switzerland is strict when it comes to ticket reservations and travel insurance, all 4 of my Schengen visas were processed within a week so that's beyond the free flight reservation option. The embassy once contacted me to ask about my inter-schengen travel plans as I didn't have any transportation reservations for travel outside Switzerland BUT they've never questioned the flight reservation. They've also asked me to change insurance providers when the insurance I submitted was still renewing their Schengen compliance. Overall, I think you're venting your frustrations on the documentary requirements, the lengthy process obtaining them, and the overwhelming information available, not just the free flight reservation in the video. You can ask your girlfriend to send me a message if she'd like to connect.

You'll receive an email that mentions the fare is held with the travel details.

@@MissRaineTravels can I use it as dummy ticket for immigration purposes

@@itsmepearly607 That won't work for the immigration, as you'll need confirmed flights.

@@MissRaineTravels thank you 🙏

Can you recommend a site sis that would allow me to book a verifiable dummy ticket

Hi Solkat! Yes, you can use the hold booking option since it's a real flight reservation.

When is your supposed flight? I hope your approved visa arrives soon

@@MissRaineTravels september 25th . Yes i really hope sooo

@@MissRaineTravels i had my appointment last 12th of september . But my flight would be on 25th sept. I look it up last time it sayd 3 working days but did not notice that if im using a normal passport it would take more time than experted .

@@kingmen2694did you get the visa

What do you mean by "won't the embassy cancel"? Your flight reservation will be automatically cancelled after 48 hours if you don't pay for the whole flight. And in my applications, that's fine (I've had a total of 4 Schengen Visas).

Yes. Which airline did you book?

Which part isn't clear?

@@MissRaineTravels First of all Thank you very much for replying and Thanks for prompt reply too!! I have few doubts if you can help please.. My brother in law is in Germany and we (me, wife, daughter, father in law and mother in law) five of us are planning to visit him in August this year for which we'll be applying Schengen visitor Visa with German embassy through VFS Global. My doubts here are.. 1. From where (online) can I reserve flight ticket. 2. How can I reserve flight ticket for about 15-20 days since I have heard that nowadays flight ticket is reserved for just 24-48-72 hours. 3. Since we are going through visitor visa to family, in what format an invitation letter is required from my brother in law for inviting us all there for about 2 weeks trip. If you can provide some help regarding my doubts... THANKS!!

@@rajansmart121 Hi! Where are you applying from so I could check the correct document requirements? 1 & 2. Since you'd like a longer flight reservation, I'm afraid the options I have given won't work. Those options are only good for 1-7 days. You'll have to use the services of a flight reservation company if it's longer reservations. 3. You can send me an email at rainegoesaway@gmail.com and I'll send you a copy of invitation letter template. Also, as you'll be applying in Germany, your brother has to send you the Verpflichtungserklärung or formal obligation which he has to obtain from his municipality.

@@MissRaineTravels I have emailed you.. please check the same and please reply.. Thanks 👍

Use other airlines. Check with Air France and KLM

Better to get the reservation either on the day of your appointment or a day before your appointment. I never had a problem with option 2 for my visa application kahit pa tumagal yung application for more than 3 days.

@@MissRaineTravels YAY, THANK YOU po Miss Raine!!super appreciated

@@tinetineee God bless sa application!

Hi! I haven't tried using other websites aside from the official airline websites for my flight reservations. If it's 15-20 USD, I think it's better to use the airline websites as the paid reservations are of the same amount.

@@MissRaineTravels hey one doubt if I take a confirmed PNR how long will it would be valid for?

@@sbz2723 the reservation will be valid for 72 hours with Emirates.

@@MissRaineTravels enough time na po ba yun before nila verify ung application nio po sa france? thanks po

So far I haven't experienced any problems using the methods I've explained when applying for visas even when the reservation is only valid for 48-72 hours For longer reservations and if in doubt, you'll have to book with accredited travel agencies or with the airline itself (from 10-50 USD)

Check with Emirates, and choose full-payment and select Pay at Western Union. This free reservation will only be valid for 24 hours though.

The reservation I described in the video will be automatically cancelled after the 48 or 72 hour period.

@@MissRaineTravels could you help me please, in my case what should i do?

If the reservation needs to be active for more than 72 hours, then I would suggest to purchase a reservation from a reputable travel agent.

@@MissRaineTravels do you know some refutable agent in uae so I can make a reservation and maybe get more information from him, if you know someone please send me whatsapp or something like that, Thank you

I'll check with other travelers, I'll let you know tomorrow.

The cover letter is not mandatory. If may kailangan ka i-explain like your finances, proof of ties, write a cover letter.

If may printer ka sa bahay, you can book the free reservation on the day of the appointment itself or a day before since it's valid for 2-3 days. If yung paid reservation naman, a day before your appointment would do.

@@MissRaineTravels maraming salamat ma'am Raine

In which website are you looking at?

@Miss Raine Travels in Lufthansa Or what do you recommend I want to reserve flight ticket 1way from Kenya 🇰🇪 To Germany 🇩🇪 how do u do that?

@@ceciliaGermany You can check with KLM.

@@MissRaineTravels oh..in Google??

The only ones I've tried where there's free reservation are from KLM, Emirates, and AirFrance. For other airlines they have paid reservation already.

Yes, after 48-72 hrs the ticket won't be verifiable. That has never been an issue for me and I've used the describe methods in the video for my last 3 Schengen Visa applications

@@MissRaineTravels in this case it will be okay pay at a local office option.. Do they deny visa if its not verify after that particular time..? Its only 3 days

Nope, the embassies only need a reservation. If the reservation has lapsed during the processing period, it's understandable as each airline can only hold bookings for certain periods.

Yes po. :)

Go with option 1 or 2 Option 3 is only for a flight itinerary

There's no need to And if you'd like to include your middle name write it together with your first name

For Germany, yes. But do check first if you only need a flight itinerary and not a flight reservation

@@MissRaineTravels the ticket prices are so high. I am asking that can i apply for the tourist visa only with the flight itinerary

@@ITSMEFLIGHTZ For the application, you'll only need a ticket reservation or flight itinerary, depending on what the embassy is asking for. You do not need to purchase actual flight tickets.

@@MissRaineTravels now for germany asking- flight reservation

@@sudheerreddy8987 You can reserve a flight directly with the airline website with option 1 or 2 (if available in your country)

The reservation is valid for 48-72 hours

@MissRaineTravels So the VFS can't verify the flight reservation after 48-72hours po? pano na po yan it could take 2weeks for visa approval

@chamzeegal I've never had a problem with Option 2 as I've used it 3 out of 4 Schengen Visa application. I've tried Option 1 as well. Also, VFS does not verify any documents, they only accept your submission on behalf of the the embassy.

@@MissRaineTravels Hi, so I am trying to do a flight reservation. But one travel agent said it should be valid for 20 days and demanding a hefty amount! Other is just asking a minimal fee and saying it will be valid for 2-3 days... No idea what to do :/

If you'll be paying, why not go directly with the airline? They have their own hold the fare option

If option 3, the embassy won't be able to verify it since you're merely submitting screenshots of the flight. If concerned la with verification, go with either option 1 or 2. Both are verifiable and would last from 48-72 hours.

It depends on the country. If the country states it needs a flight itinerary, you can use option 3.

@@MissRaineTravels Noted Ms.Raine, I'm gonna apply in Greece po since we're gonna spend 4 days po dun. Meron po kayo link for the embassy of Greece? Thank you po 🙏

@@teamsmithfam You can read the info here: www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/visas.html?mission=mnl&mis=philippines

@@MissRaineTravels Omg thank you so much 🥰🙏

@@MissRaineTravels in france ms.raine they stated a COPY OF TRAVEL ITINERARY. meaning option 3 pwede din? or option 2 nlng din para safe . thanks po sorry makulit.