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What should I do if the DTV application in London requires an E ticket before approval?

Sep 26, 2025
5 days ago
Hey guys,

I’ve applied for DTV London.

Submitted all docs but now requesting an E ticket with my flights which I haven’t booked yet as want to wait for the approval. Has anyone else experienced this from London?

Any advice would be much appreciated 😊 applying for workation btw. Thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster has applied for a DTV visa in London and is seeking advice because the application is requesting an E-ticket for flights that have not yet been booked. Community members shared their experiences, suggesting that providing a flexible ticket might be beneficial. Some noted that the request for a ticket can be a good sign of commitment, while others advised on the importance of ensuring the ticket has cancellation options available.
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Anonymous ******************
Happened to me. Just bought a flexible ticket for a few hundred quid more. Approved next day.
Anonymous ******************
It's usually a positive sign that proves you're showing commitment. Wait a week to 10 days and hopefully you'll be successful.🤞
Ryan ************
Buy the ticket with all the cancellable and change options available. Its not unreasonable to ask for this
Henrik *****
But those options make the ticket much more expensive.
Anonymous ******************
@Henrik ****
it’s like £200-300 more.
Henrik *****
Anonym deltager 332 Wrong adress, havent asked for anything.
Anonymous *************
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@Ryan ***********
already done thanks 🙏🏼
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
I’ve now booked the ticket also went to bank for statements and now submitted. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 thanks for the response guys
Alan ******
Got the same thing , also had to be direct with airline , soft power , that was the only extra thing they asked for , that was 5 days ago , fingers crossed.
Henrik *****
What was the precise words the embassy wrote
Anonymous *************
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@Henrik ****
this is what they wrote back.
DTV_Be*******
London is known to ask for an actual plane ticket while most other embassies just want flight details
Elías ********
DTV_BegPecker Seoul also asked for me actual real plane tickets
Anonymous ******************
Buy a plane ticket? It didn't work without so... The requirements are constantly changing and becoming stricter. If they ask for a plane ticket, I believe you’ll need to provide one to avoid being denied.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 318 yeah best for him/her to just book a refundable one that can be cancelled for a small fee in case of the visa being denied