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Difference between Dummy Flight Reservation and Actual Flight Ticket

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  What is Flight Ticket? A Flight Ticket is an airline ticket purchased by the applicant from a travel agent or an airline company. It can either be an electronic document or paper-printed document. An actual flight ticket clearly illustrates that the itinerant has a reserved seat on an airplane for departing to the host nation. However, all embassies and consulates recommend visa applicants not to buy an actual flight ticket before the verdict on their application is announced. We also recommend you to buy a  roundtrip flight itinerary  instead of an actual flight ticket for the visa application. As in the case of the visa denial, the applicant can lose his/her hard-earned money spent on an actual flight ticket. However, there are certain embassies and consulates which may demand an actual flight ticket along with the visa application (if the need be). They do so to make sure that the applicant actually wants to visit ( Schengen Visa Itinerary ) the specific destination. Difference be

What factors you need to consider when buying travel insurance

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  You have to fulfil all the requirements of Schengen visa travel insurance to get your visa approved. Your Schengen travel insurance should fulfil all the following requirements: •          EUR 30,000 minimum coverage •          zero-deductible insurance •          Insurance should cover all the Schengen countries. •          It should cover the duration of your entire trip in Schengen countries •          Provide 1page Schengen visa insurance letter These factors will depend on the visa that you are applying for, but this is usually the standard requirements (as well as  Flight Itinerary ) for a Schengen visa application.   What is travel insurance? Travel insurance  or travel medical insurance is a policy that you purchase prior to traveling that, in the unlikely event of you landing in the hospital or at the doctors, your fees will be covered by your travel insurance policy or travel medical insurance. Rather than you having to pay the bill, the company in which you bought your pol

WHY DO YOU NEED A FLIGHT ITINERARY FOR A VISA?

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  Flight Reservation for Visa Application If you're planning a trip, one of the first things you need to do is to start with the visa  application. But to do that, you will be asked to present a flight reservation? Have you been wondering what that means? In most cases, embassies will ask you to show a return flight ticket to your home country to ensure that you will be going back to your home country and not intending to overstay in the destination country. However, paying for a ticket is an expensive commitment to make. Especially when you are not sure how long your visa application will take or whether your visa application will be accepted. A valid  flight reservation itinerary  for a visa application can be of great help to you in this situation! WHAT DOES A FLIGHT ITINERARY FOR A VISA MEAN? A flight reservation for a visa application refers to a reserved itinerary or a flight plan to and from the destination country you are making the visa application for. This  itinerary  is

What is Flight Itinerary and Hotel Booking for Schengen Visa?

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  Visa applicants are required to present flight itinerary and hotel booking when submitting the visa application. A lot of visa applicants do not fully understand the whole process so, that is why we've decided to explain all the details you need to know about flight itinerary and hotel booking. What Is a Flight Itinerary for Visa Application? A Flight itinerary is a document which you submit with your visa application. That document shows all the details of your flight and it should contain the following information: - date and time of departure and arrival - flight name - valid flight reservation number - details of connecting flights What Is a Flight Booking? A flight booking is a simple reservation which you can make through an airline company of your choice. In other words, you don't have to purchase the ticket before the visa is issued. If you don't want to book your Flight Reservation by yourself, a travel agent can book a flight reservation for you

Roundtrip Flight Itinerary for Schengen Visa

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  A roundtrip flight is a  flight itinerary  that includes one flight to a destination and another flight back from that destination, such as flying from NYC to Paris and then Paris back to NYC. The route may include layovers or connections, but the start and endpoint are the same. Roundtrip Flight Itinerary It illustrates the dates of both your arrival in and departure from the host nation. The aforesaid  itinerary  gives satisfaction to staffers at the embassy or consulate that applicant does not have intentions to extend his/her stay in the host nation and will leave the country as soon as possible, once his/her visit is completed. It also helps visa officials to determine the number of days that the applicant will spend in the host nation. They arrive on aforesaid conclusion on the basis of applicant’s arrival and departure dates mentioned on the roundtrip flight itinerary. In simple words, a roundtrip flight itinerary helps visa officials in determining the duration and validity o

Why Schengen Travel Insurance is compulsory for your Schengen trip

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  While gathering documents for your Schengen visa application in Nigeria, you discover something. You must submit a Schengen travel insurance certificate to the Schengen embassy. You make arrangements for a travel insurance certificate and, hopefully, you get one. But how much do you know about Schengen Travel Insurance? It is a popular knowledge that Schengen Travel Insurance is a must for Schengen visa in Nigeria. You must present an original copy of the certificate for verification. This insurance policy has to cater for the costs that accrue from accidents or emergencies when travelling. It cushions the effects of travel mishaps. Apart from these basic nuggets of information, there is more to Schengen Travel Insurance for Schengen visa. Unfortunately, you may be ignorant about these vital details, which may ruin your chances of getting your Schengen visa approved; which is why you need to read this post to avoid making mistakes. In the first instance, it’s compulsory for yo

What is hotel reservation for visa application?

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    Booking is an act of reserving an accommodation, a table, a seat, a flight ( Flight Reservation ), a trip etc. in advance. A booking can have different conditions like: payments upon arrival, cash payment, non-refundable, etc. Mostly used for services provided in the travel and hospitality industry. Hotel reservation confirmation is a proof that a hotel accommodation is book on hold for a visa applicant. Once reservation is completed, the applicant receives a confirmation document from the hotel. This document carries the name of the applicant, the hotel check-in date and the check-out date. It also carries the name and contact details of the hotel. And, sometimes, the cost of hotel room per night and the total cost of the entire duration of stay. But it does not necessarily mean that the applicant has to stay at the hotel when they actually travel. It is only an illustration of what the applicant intends to do and where they intend to stay while in their proposed travel destinatio

What does the Schengen Visa Travel Insurance Cover?

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  The details of travel insurance for Schengen visa can differ between insurers, and you should always check the policy wording before you buy your policy to be certain of what you’re covered for. In general, most travel insurance covers: •         Possessions : When items such as your luggage, important document, or cash up to a certain amount are lost or stolen •         Medical treatment : Insurers generally include cover for emergency medical treatment, though if you haven’t declared any pre-existing medical conditions, treatment for that condition likely won’t be covered •         Holiday disruptions : Reimbursement for disruptions to your travel or living arrangements, such as involuntary abandonment or missed departures, delayed flights, cancelled flights or accommodation, or a curtailed trip •         Legal costs : For if you have to pay legal fees for an incident that wasn’t your fault. If you have to pay personal liability if an incident was your fault, your insurer m

Easy Ways to Get Flight Itinerary for Visa and Proof of Onward Travel

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    What Exactly Is the Proof of Onward Travel? It’s nothing personal really. Buying a one-way flight ticket can only happen in songs and movies. In real life, every country wants to make sure you are not an illegal immigrant or beg packer. Both these happen, and even though just having an onward ticket doesn’t guarantee the fact that you are not going to do something like that, it’s their way of telling themselves: “sure thing.” Airlines Can Deny You Boarding If You Don’t Have Onward Travel Proof In most cases, rather than taking the responsibility themselves, many countries pass the ball on the airlines. So, the airlines with which you are flying, could turn into the bad guy and not let you board the flight if you don’t meet the requirements ( Itineraries ). If you are in a pickle, and you have to fly, they could force you to buy a return ticket from them, which could end up making a very big hole in your pocket. The reason is, if the airline doesn’t enforce all this, and actually fl

Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa in India - Exclusions, limitations, restrictions:

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  •          As pointed out before, there are insurance carriers that simply do not offer cover for a previous health condition in any domain abroad. •          In case you are already suffering from a condition preceding your departure (like Asthma) and are already diagnosed with it, your insurer will refuse to alleviate any related medical bill incurred overseas. •          If you are declared perfectly fit to voyage after getting an OK from the doctor that the condition is under control, then you do have the right to get expenses due to any sudden medical emergency reimbursed. •          Your thrill-seeking nature can gift you with a wealth of experience and tales. But insurance firms generally do not look kindly on it. Taking part in heavy-risky activities and extreme sports such as bike stunts, skydiving, aqua sports and more are certainly out of the list unless you are willing to pay additional premium for it. •          You know a war is going on in the place or it is rife with

How do I book flight reservation and How Get Free Flight Itinerary for Visa Application?

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  Flight Reservation for Schengen Visa 1.         Fill out the form below. Choose between REGULAR or RUSH. If you want to include hotel reservations, tick the corresponding checkbox. Make sure your email address and contact numbers are correct. 2.         You will receive a message from Gazelle Travel and Tours confirming the details of your request. You will also be asked to settle the bill via bank deposit before they could process the request. 3.         Pay via bank deposit. Please indicate your mobile number on the deposit slip and email a copy to Gazelle. 4.         Wait for your  Flight/Hotel Reservation , which will be emailed to you.   Please make sure that the information you will submit are correct. This will be the basis for the travel agency when they process your request. You can make corrections until you give approval. Once you approve, the request is processed, and the reservations have been issued, you can no longer make changes. You will have to start a new request.

How long can they hold the Flight Reservation for Schengen Visa?

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  It depends on many factors such as: ·                    Airline. Each airline has their own policy when it comes to    blocking period lengths. ·                    Airline Booking Class ·                    Travel Period Gazelle will be informing you of how long the  Flight Reservation  will be valid. If the flights that best fit your needs can only be held/blocked for a short period, you can tell Gazelle to send the reservation document when the date of your embassy appointment or submission is close. You can still book with them now and arrange to have it sent to you on a specific date and remind them when that date is near for good measure.   Do they also offer Hotel Reservation Services? Yes, you can include  hotel reservations  too. You can use the same form below. Here are the rates per person: If booking more than 3 or 5 hotels, you will be charged P200 per additional hotel. The rates are PER PERSON per processing. Once the request has been processed and reservation copies h

Why Do You Need Dummy Hotel Bookings for Schengen Visa Applications?

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  The first question you might ask if you haven’t applied for a visa before, is “Why do I need dummy hotel bookings for visa applications? There are several answers to this question. First of all, let’s touch upon the main reason for the need for dummy hotel bookings for visa applications: On most embassy website you will find a list of requirements that you need for your visa application. On each of these requirement lists, you’ll find a few requirements that are the same for almost all countries:          a hotel booking or reservation for your entire intended stay          a flight reservation with return flight It’s not exactly clear why the embassies require this information, because on the same page you will usually find a sentence stating “It is advised against purchasing any tickets before the visa application has been approved.” It can be argued that this might be an outdated requirement, dating from the time when visa agents would book and hold the ticket for you until you

Travel Itinerary for Schengen Visa Application

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  G etting a travel itinerary for visa application is the most difficult and confusing parts of the visa process. Consulates insist on providing with confirmed flight and hotel bookings. But they do not recommend purchasing an actual ticket. They just want an itinerary. Did you see how confusing is that?   Often times the consulates ask for one of these – •          Flight tickets •          Flight itinerary •          Flight confirmation •          Confirmed flight tickets •          Confirmed flight itinerary •          Round trip flight tickets •          Proof of onward travel They all mean the same thing. “Flight tickets”. Consulates understand the fact that a visa application does not result in a guaranteed approval. Therefore, they only recommend you to “hold” a  flight reservation,  not actually “purchase” the flight tickets. If your visa application is denied or delayed, you will lose the money that you have spent on the flight tickets. Airlines and  Travel Insurance  provider

Why do you need a flight reservation for a Schengen visa application?

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  When you apply for, let’s say Schengen visa, the embassy or consulate will ask for proof of a return flight. This is to ensure that you are planning to return to your home country and that you will not stay illegally in the country you are visiting. Other common phrases that are used interchangeably for  flight itinerary  are below. Basically, all of these refers to the same concept and have the same meaning. 1.         Booked flight itinerary 2.         Confirmed flight itinerary 3.         Detailed flight reservation 4.         Flight itinerary for flight visa application 5.         Air ticket booking 6.         Dummy air ticket 7.         Dummy air ticket for visa 8.         Flight confirmation 9.         Flight reservation Embassies also recommend that you do not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision about your visa: This requirement for a flight reservation is necessary for your visa application to be processed. Without one, your application could be rejected. Bu

What is a Hotel Reservation and Why Do You Need to Provide A Hotel Reservation for Visa Application?

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  A hotel reservation proves that you have your accommodation arranged in the country you are planning to visit. It also proves that you are able to sustain yourself financially during your trip. In addition, it confirms your travel dates and the length of your trip. In the list of supporting documents for Schengen Visa Application is a Proof of Accommodation as well as  Flight Reservation.  The diplomatic office of the relevant Schengen country has to see if you have an agreed or prearranged place to stay for the duration of your visit in the destined country.   Why Do You Need to Provide A Hotel Reservation for Visa Application? Unfortunately, the embassy now requires extensive information regarding your travel plans as many people have manipulated the system in the past. The bottom line is that the authorities want to know when you intend on arriving at your destination and when you plan on leaving. By providing dummy hotel reservations and flight reservations it assures them that y

How to Book a Round Trip Reservation or Flight Itinerary for Schengen Visa Application

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  One of the requirements of applying for a Schengen Visa is a  Round trip or Flight itinerary. A roundtrip flight is a flight itinerary that includes one flight to a destination and another flight back from that destination, such as flying from NYC to Paris and then Paris back to NYC. The route may include layovers or connections, but the start and endpoint are the same. Each time you are about to visit a Schengen Country, the Embassy or Consulate of the particular Schengen country will often ask you, as a foreign national who needs a Schengen Visa, proving to hold a Booked Flight Itinerary and/or Flight Reservation. Sometimes, they might even ask you to submit the actual Air or Flight Ticket for your intended destination. Do not get lost by the dissimilarity of terms resulting from your search online for a Flight Itinerary/Reservation, such as: •        Booked Flight Itinerary •        Flight Itinerary for Visa Application •        Flight Reservation •        Air Ticket Booking •    

Is One Way Flight Ticket Reservation Acceptable?

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  Keep in mind that your travel ticket must be a round trip one. The main reason embassies ask for a  flight reservation  is to make sure that you will not overstay your visa, and booking a one flight ticket reservation does not prove the point that you will not overstay your visa. Something very important when you hand over your documents is that your flight itinerary should be plausible. It must be consistent with your travel dates and your activities must be arranged in a way that makes your plans credible because if not it will affect your visa application. Caution on Making a Fake Flight Ticket Reservation! You can find many online websites that can provide you with a fake flight reservation without a unique booking code, which are done with photoshop and look exactly like real flight tickets. They cost very little, but it is strongly suggested not to use any of these scam websites and not to make a purchase of fake travel tickets for the purpose of applying for a visa. To avoid g

What affects the price of travel insurance?

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  Schengen Visa Travel Insurance The Schengen visa is a tourist visa that allows international travellers to enter and freely move (with  Flight Itinerary ) within the 26 Schengen countries of Europe. Schengen visas have made traveling to Europe much easier for travellers who are visiting multiple European countries in the same trip, since they are no longer required to obtain multiple tourist visas to do so. International travellers who are visiting Schengen countries in Europe may be required to obtain a Schengen visa, depending on the country of their citizenship.   What affects the price of travel insurance? What you’ll pay for  travel insurance  is affected by a number of individual things, such as: •          Your age : Insurance is fairly cheap in your 20s and 30s, but the older you get the pricier it becomes – especially for over-65s and even more so for over-80s •          Your activities : If you’re planning on any adventurous activities like skiing, scuba diving or hiking, y