The price of a dummy ticket (flight reservation) for visa purposes varies significantly in India. Depending on where you go, you might pay anywhere from ₹400 to ₹3,000 for essentially the same product — a verifiable PNR with your travel details. Understanding the pricing landscape helps you make a smart choice.
Local travel agents typically charge ₹1,500–3,000 for a flight reservation. This price often includes a printed itinerary and sometimes basic guidance on visa documentation. The premium is for personal service and the ability to ask questions face-to-face. Turnaround time is usually 4–24 hours.
Online flight reservation websites are the most affordable option, with prices ranging from ₹400 to ₹999. These services are fully automated: you enter details, pay online, and receive your PDF instantly. The trade-off is that support is typically via chat or email rather than in-person.
FlightForVisa charges ₹499 per passenger per leg for the first passenger, and ₹99 for each additional passenger on the same booking. A family of 4 on a round-trip pays ₹1,392 total. This is significantly cheaper than most alternatives while providing the same verifiable PNR.
Some websites advertise 'free dummy tickets' but these are typically either fake PDFs without genuine PNR codes, or lead-generation traps that collect your data and upsell expensive packages. If a flight reservation is free, question how the booking is being paid for — airlines do not create bookings for free.
Airline direct bookings are another option. You can book a refundable ticket on an airline's website, use the confirmation for your visa, and then cancel for a refund. However, refundable tickets cost ₹70,000–1,50,000, the refund takes 4–8 weeks, and cancellation fees of ₹5,000–15,000 often apply.
Travel agents on freelance platforms like Fiverr offer dummy tickets for ₹300–800. Quality varies widely — some create genuine bookings while others may provide fake documents. There is limited recourse if the PNR turns out to be invalid.
Our recommendation: choose a service in the ₹400–600 range that explicitly guarantees verifiable PNR codes, provides instant delivery, and has a track record. The small amount you save going with the cheapest option is not worth the risk if the PNR turns out to be unverifiable.
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