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“Booking Fake Flights & Hotels for US Visa – Smart or Risky
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5/7/2025
“Booking Fake Flights & Hotels for US Visa – Smart or Risky
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dummy flight tickets and hotel reservations? Are they the secret to a smooth U.S. tourist
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visa application or a risk that could backfire? For many travelers, this question comes up as
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soon as they start planning their American adventure. Navigating the visa process is
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stressful enough without worrying about wasted money on tickets or bookings that might not be
00:22
used. So let's break down exactly what dummy tickets are, what the U.S. embassy expects,
00:28
the right ways to use temporary bookings, and some major pitfalls to avoid.
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To start, what exactly are dummy tickets? A dummy ticket is a temporary flight reservation,
00:40
not an actual paid flight, but a booking that holds your spot for a short period,
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usually 24 to 72 hours. These reservations can look just like a real ticket,
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complete with your name, flight details, and a booking reference number.
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Travel agencies and certain booking websites offer this service, often for a small fee.
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The point here is to show embassies that you have a concrete travel plan. Without paying in full for
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a flight, you're not even sure you'll be allowed to take. Hotel reservations work in a similar way.
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By using hotel booking platforms, like booking.com, you can often reserve a room without paying anything
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up front, as long as the booking comes with free cancellation. Again, this provides proof that you
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have somewhere to stay during your trip, without locking you in financially before your visa is
01:29
approved. But are these methods allowed by the U.S. embassy? Surprisingly to some, yes. They're not
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only allowed, but in some cases, they're even recommended. The U.S. embassy and consulates do not
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require that you have purchased real, non-refundable plane tickets or prepaid hotel stays before applying
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for a tourist visa. In fact, they strongly discourage it because if your application is denied, you could
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lose a lot of money. Embassy officials know applicants want to avoid risk, so they accept
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temporary, verifiable bookings as proof you've thoughtfully planned your visit. There are some
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important guidelines. Your bookings must look real, be recently created, and be able to be checked online.
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If a consular officer chooses to verify your documents, they should be able to pull up your
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reservation or see that it is genuinely held in your name. However, this leads us to what you
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absolutely must not do. Never, under any circumstances, submit doctored images, photoshopped tickets,
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forged emails, or booking numbers from suspicious websites that are not verifiable. Creating fake
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documents or using fraudulent services is considered misrepresentation or fraud and could result in your
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visa application being denied on the spot or even a permanent visa ban. The risk isn't worth it, so how do
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you book dummy tickets the smart way? First, use a reputable travel agent familiar with providing verifiable
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flight reservations for visa purposes. If going online, use trusted platforms. For flights, some larger sites like
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Expedia or airlines themselves offer 24-hour holds or bookings with a refund option. For hotels, booking.com or
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hotels.com often have free cancellation policies. Just read the fine print to ensure there are no hidden fees
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and that your booking can be instantly confirmed. Double check that the travel dates and destinations on all your
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booking documents match your visa application itinerary. Save confirmation emails as PDFs and make sure the
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documentation clearly displays your full name and the details mentioned in your DS-160 form. In summary, dummy
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tickets and hotel bookings are a smart tool for your U.S. tourist visa application. When used honestly and
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responsibly, they demonstrate preparedness and thoughtfulness without unnecessary financial
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risk. Just make sure your documents are genuine, recent, and verifiable. Doing this right means you can
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focus on your trip and leave visa worries behind.
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