Embassies aren’t trying to make your life harder (well, mostly). They ask for a flight itinerary because they want to:
- Know when you’re planning to travel
- See that you have a clear, logical route
- Make sure you actually plan to come back
- Weed out people submitting fake or made-up travel plans
- Here’s the thing most people don’t know: embassies actually advise you NOT to buy a confirmed ticket before your visa is approved. So a reservation is the smarter move.