If you’ve ever applied for a visa, you’ve probably run into this requirement and thought — do I really need to buy a full ticket before I even know if my visa is approved? The answer is no, and that’s exactly where a flight reservation comes in.A flight reservation (sometimes called a dummy ticket or itinerary) is a temporary, confirmed-looking booking that shows your travel plan — without you actually paying for the ticket. It has everything an embassy needs to see: your name, travel dates, flight numbers, departure and arrival airports, a real PNR number, and airline details. It looks official because it is official — just not paid