Why visa applicants don't buy the real ticket
Buying a full fare before your B1/B2 interview is approved means risking hundreds or thousands of dollars on a cancellation. The US Department of State explicitly states you should not purchase a ticket until the visa is issued. What officers actually want to see at your DS-160 interview is proof of your travel plans — an itinerary with route, dates and passenger name.
What consular officers expect
A US visa itinerary is not a boarding pass and doesn't need to be — officers know applicants must not buy tickets before approval. What matters: a real route with real dates, the passenger name exactly as in your passport, and a reservation reference that looks like a genuine airline booking. That's exactly what we generate — and we can reissue it with new dates if your interview moves.
Frequently asked questions
Is a flight reservation required for a US B1/B2 visa?
No visa applicant is required to buy a ticket, but consulates recommend presenting travel plans — an itinerary or reservation. It supports your application and interview answers.
Will the embassy or consulate verify the booking?
Officers generally do not confirm reservations before a visa is issued — that's precisely why they ask for an itinerary instead of a ticket. If your visa is approved, book the real flight.
How long is the itinerary valid?
The reservation carries a travel date you choose. If your interview is postponed, write to us and we reissue the itinerary with the new date.
Is this allowed? Am I doing anything wrong?
Yes, it's allowed — presenting a reservation instead of a purchased ticket is the standard, officially recommended way to document travel plans for a US visa interview.
Do I get a PDF?
You receive a clean email itinerary with your PNR — printable or forwardable as-is.
What does it cost?
$7. One payment, one itinerary, free reissue if your interview date changes.
Your interview is soon — the itinerary takes 60 seconds
Join the travelers who walk into their B1/B2 interview with professional, verifiable travel plans in hand.
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