Visa guides: flights, hotels and what to submit
Each guide quotes the official government page and shows the date we last checked it. Where guidance says a booking adds little, we say so.
Flight and hotel reservations for a Schengen visa application
What the European Commission lists as Schengen visa supporting documents, the €90 fee, timing rules, and how a flight and hotel reservation fits your file.
Official sources checked 2026-10-06
United KingdomDo you need a flight booking for a UK visitor visa?
GOV.UK lists flight and hotel bookings as 'less useful' evidence for a UK visitor visa. What that means, when a reservation helps, and what matters more.
Official sources checked 2026-10-06
CanadaFlight details and accommodation for a Canada visitor visa
IRCC asks visitor visa applicants for documents showing how long they'll stay and what they'll do, such as flight details and proof of accommodation. Fees and tips.
Official sources checked 2026-10-06
AustraliaAustralia visitor visa: do you need a flight booking?
Home Affairs' Visitor visa (subclass 600) page: cost from AUD250, stays up to 12 months, no flight booking listed — and when a reservation still helps.
Official sources checked 2026-10-06
Applying for a Schengen visa? Work out your application window with the Schengen application date calculator.
These guides are general information, not immigration or legal advice. Rules change and every consulate publishes its own checklist — always confirm with the official source for your application.