What Is a Confirmed Departure Itinerary?
A confirmed departure itinerary is a document that shows your planned flight departure from your home country and your return flight. Embassies and consulates use this term when they require proof that you have concrete travel plans — specifically, that you intend to leave your country on a specific date and return after your visit.
This document does not require a purchased airline ticket. It is a flight itinerary showing real airline routes, flight numbers, departure and arrival times, and passenger details. Other common names for the same document include dummy ticket, flight reservation for visa, travel itinerary, or flight booking confirmation.
Why Do Embassies Ask for a Confirmed Departure Itinerary?
Embassies need to verify two things about your travel plans:
- You have a departure date — You are leaving your home country on a specific date, showing you have a concrete plan.
- You have a return date — You intend to come back, which reduces the risk of overstaying your visa.
A confirmed departure itinerary fulfills both requirements without the financial risk of buying a non-refundable ticket before your visa is approved. Many embassies explicitly advise applicants not to purchase tickets until their visa is granted. Learn more about whether dummy tickets are legal.
Confirmed Departure Itinerary vs Flight Ticket vs Flight Reservation
| Document Type | What It Is | Cost | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed Departure Itinerary | Flight itinerary with real airline data showing departure and return | 100 Taka (EchoFlights) | Valid for visa application |
| Airline Ticket | Purchased, confirmed flight booking with PNR | 30,000-150,000+ Taka | Valid for boarding |
| Airline Hold/Reservation | Temporary hold on airline seat | Free or 500-2,000 Taka | Expires in 24-72 hours |
Which Embassies Accept Confirmed Departure Itineraries?
Virtually all embassies accept a flight itinerary instead of a purchased ticket. This includes:
- Schengen countries — All 27 Schengen embassies and VFS centers accept flight itineraries. See our Schengen visa guide.
- United Kingdom — UKVI accepts flight reservations. See our UK visa guide.
- United States — The US Embassy in Dhaka accepts flight itineraries for B1/B2 and other visa interviews. See our US visa guide.
- Canada — IRCC accepts flight itineraries for tourist, student, and work visas. See our Canada visa guide.
- Australia, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore — All accept flight itineraries.
How to Get a Confirmed Departure Itinerary from Bangladesh
With EchoFlights, you can get a confirmed departure itinerary in under 5 minutes:
- Search your flight route (e.g., Dhaka to London, Dhaka to Rome)
- Select your preferred airline and schedule
- Enter your passport details
- Pay 100 Taka via bKash
- Download your embassy-ready PDF instantly
Your itinerary will include real airline flight numbers, departure and arrival times, passenger details, and a booking reference — everything embassies look for in a confirmed departure itinerary.
Tips for Your Visa Application
- Match your dates: Make sure your itinerary dates match the travel dates in your visa application form.
- Include return flight: Always include a return flight unless you are applying for a one-way visa (e.g., student or work visa). See our guide on round-trip vs one-way dummy tickets.
- Use real airlines: EchoFlights uses real airline schedule data, so your itinerary shows actual flight numbers and times.
- Print it: Print your itinerary and include it with your physical visa application documents.
Check our complete visa documents checklist for Bangladesh to make sure you have everything ready.