A hold ticket, sometimes referred to as a reservation or dummy ticket, is a reservation for a return flight for the purposes of applying for a visa. It is referred to as a hold ticket since, in contrast to airline tickets, it is not paid for. Since your reservation is usually kept in your name for a few weeks after you receive a hold ticket for your flights, you can apply and wait for confirmation of your visa grant before purchasing your airline ticket. Hold tickets provide embassies and consulates with all the details they need to process your visa application. The following will be included in your flight reservation or hold ticket: ● Arrival date ● Departure date ● Full name ● Airline name ● Flight itinerary ● Booking reference Whoa! For about INR 800/$10, you may purchase a hold ticket for your passport, visa, or immigration renewal in 10 minutes.