Answered2 years ago

What are the best strategies for buying flexible airline tickets for a DTV visa application?

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Giovanni *************

asked Mar 30, 2025

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Hello everyone,

I am preparing my application for the DTV visa and need to purchase an airline ticket. However, I might need to postpone the departure date. 

I've noticed that flexible tickets often cost nearly double compared to non-flexible ones.​

Does anyone have experience or advice on how to buy a ticket that allows date changes without incurring high costs?

Are there airlines that offer fares with free or low-cost modifications?

Or are there strategies to make a ticket more flexible without paying the full price of a flexible ticket?

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or personal experiences on this matter.

Thank you in advance!

Answer summary

A user is seeking advice on purchasing airline tickets for a DTV visa application while needing flexibility for potential date changes. They express concerns about the high cost of flexible tickets and ask for strategies or recommendations for lower-cost alternatives. Several commenters share their experiences, indicating that providing a flight number instead of an actual ticket can suffice, mention airlines like Air Asia and Emirates for flexible options, and suggest booking well in advance to avoid issues.

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Julie ********************

Yes..there are several actually..i just booked mine with Air Asia..& was told that Scoot has that feature too..

2 years ago

Tim ***********

If you book 1 month in advance it will be fine. Processing time is 10-15 working days

2 years ago

Chris ********

Onward travel can book a ticket for 20$

2 years ago

Johan **************

The application only asked me for a flight number so I just went on skyscanner, selected a flight and entered that flight number. I did not buy the ticket yet but I will if they ask for proof. I am currently waiting for approval.

2 years ago

Giovanni *************

@Johan *************

they asked me for the flight ticket this is the request they sent me: "Flight ticket departing from Italy"

2 years ago

James ********

@Johan *************

good advice ✅

2 years ago

Michael *******

You don't realy need to buy ticket, you can give flight number.

Personally I fill "to book" in the flight number, meaning I will book ticket after I get the visa... I get the visa no problem and book ticket same day 😀

2 years ago

Giovanni *************

@Michael ******

they asked me for the flight ticket this is the request they sent me: "Flight ticket departing from Italy"

2 years ago

Michael *******

@Giovanni ************

unlucky, just book now, I hope it is a sign they will accept your visa 😉

2 years ago

Omar *************

@Michael ******

i did the same but before they approve they ask you to send the booked ticket 😁

2 years ago

Michael *******

@Omar ************

they did not ask me, but I they ask only for this, I guess you will get the visa after show them ticket :)

2 years ago

Omar *************

@Michael ******

they eventually will ask

2 years ago

Raed ****

Emirates airlines they have full flexible tickets with full refunds, i booked directly with the official airline website and after approval i canceled it and my money back in 5 days !!

2 years ago