A hold ticket is a reservation for a return flight made in order to apply for a visa; it is also known as a reservation or dummy ticket. Because it is not paid for, unlike airline tickets, it is known as a hold ticket. You can apply and wait for confirmation of your visa grant before buying your airline ticket because your reservation is often held in your name for a few weeks after you receive a hold ticket for your flights. Hold tickets give consulates and embassies all the information they require to handle your visa application. Reservation reference Whoa! You can buy a hold ticket for your passport, visa, or immigration renewal in 10 minutes for roughly INR 800/$10.