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What are the best strategies for buying flexible airline tickets for a DTV visa application?
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Mar 30, 2025
a year ago
Giovanni *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello 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!
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!
TLDR : 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..
Tim ***********
If you book 1 month in advance it will be fine. Processing time is 10-15 working days
Chris ********
Onward travel can book a ticket for 20$
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.
Giovanni *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Johan *************
they asked me for the flight ticket this is the request they sent me: "Flight ticket departing from Italy"James ********
@Johan *************
good advice ✅Reply to
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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 😀
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 😀
Giovanni *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael ******
they asked me for the flight ticket this is the request they sent me: "Flight ticket departing from Italy"Michael *******
@Giovanni ************
unlucky, just book now, I hope it is a sign they will accept your visa 😉Reply to
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Omar *************
@Michael ******
i did the same but before they approve they ask you to send the booked ticket 😁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 :)Omar *************
@Michael ******
they eventually will askReply to
Omar *************
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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 !!
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