Get Onward Ticket
Dummy ticket basics
6 min
When to Book a Dummy Ticket for Your Schengen Visa Appointment
When should you book a dummy or onward ticket for a Schengen visa appointment? Here's how to time it against the 90/180-day rule.
Writer
Maya Okonkwo
Former consular assistant. 6 years processing tourist & student visas.
Maya spent six years inside a consular section in London and Lagos before going independent. She's seen the patterns border officers flag, the documents that pass scrutiny, and the ones that don't. She writes about onward tickets and dummy reservations with the precision of someone who used to verify them.
Articles by Maya
Onward ticket basics
5 min
Do You Need a Dummy Ticket for a China Tourist (L) Visa?
China's L visa application typically asks for a flight itinerary matching your travel dates, and a dummy ticket is the simplest way to provide one without paying for a full return flight.
Onward ticket basics
5 min
Does El Salvador Require an Onward Ticket? A 2026 Guide
El Salvador shares CA-4 border control with three neighboring countries, which changes what officers ask about onward travel plans.
Country entry rules
5 min
Does the UK Require an Onward Ticket at the Border?
The UK has no blanket onward-ticket rule, but airlines and Border Force can still ask. Here is what actually gets checked, and how to prepare for it.
Onward ticket basics
6 min
How to Meet Bahrain's Onward Ticket Requirement in 2026
Bahrain's eVisa and visa-on-arrival routes both expect proof of onward or return travel, and a mismatch between your ticket and your real plans can slow you down at the desk.
Onward ticket basics
4 min
Billet de continuation pour un visa B1/B2 : ce qu'il faut savoir
Un billet de continuation aide à préparer un entretien de visa B1/B2 sans acheter un vol payant avant l'approbation. Voici ce que vérifient réellement le consulat et la douane.
Dummy ticket basics
5 min
Un billet fictif est-il légal ? Ce que vérifient les agents
Un billet fictif est légal tant que la réservation est réelle et vérifiable. Voici ce que vérifient les compagnies et les autorités, et les erreurs qui posent problème.
Onward ticket basics
6 min
What Happens If You're Denied Boarding for No Onward Ticket
Airlines can refuse to let you board without proof you will leave, and it happens more often than travelers expect. Here is what triggers the check and how to fix it fast.
Dummy ticket basics
5 min
Is a Dummy Ticket Legal? What Officers Actually Check
A dummy ticket is legal as long as the reservation itself is real and current, not whether you paid for it.
Onward ticket basics
5 min
Does Emirates Check for an Onward Ticket at Check-In?
Emirates check-in agents ask for proof of onward travel when your destination requires it, and a dummy ticket can satisfy that check without a full-fare return flight.
Onward ticket basics
5 min
Do You Need an Onward Ticket for a US B1/B2 Visa Interview?
A US B1/B2 visa can be valid for years, but CBP still decides how long each individual trip lasts. Here is how an onward ticket fits into that interview and entry process.
Onward ticket basics
5 min
How to Use a Dummy Ticket for a Thailand Tourist Visa
A practical guide to using a dummy (onward) ticket when applying for a Thailand tourist visa, covering which visa routes ask for one and how to book a compliant reservation.