During your international travels, especially when you are applying for a visa, you must have encountered the term dummy ticket. It is often referred to as a placeholder or a temporary booking. This flight reservation might look genuine, however is not. These tickets are majorly used when embassies and consultants need proof of onward or return travel during the visa application process.

However, the concept of these tickets raises multiple questions such as whether these are legal, how these tickets work, whether is there any risk associated with travelling with these tickets, and many more. This blog might be useful as it will shed light on the role of these tickets during flight booking. It will also offer an insight into the uses, legal considerations, and tips on how to obtain it effectively.