What official sources say
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington (Czech MFA) lists ‘confirmed itinerary / airline reservation or airline ticket and required visa’ as proof that you can proceed to the next country after visiting the Schengen countries.
For tourism it lists ‘confirmed hotel reservation, invitation letter with verified signature, itinerary etc.’
Good to know for Czechia
- The airline reservation line is framed as proof of onward travel to another country, so it may not apply if you return home directly.
- We read one embassy page only. Other Czech missions may differ.
Step by step: using a flight reservation
- Check the official checklist for your application and ask your application centre what they accept.
- Search flights on Visa Flight Pass with your real route and dates.
- Choose a flight and click Book for Visa proof. Only flights the airline lets us hold are offered.
- Enter each traveller exactly as in the passport.
- Pay the service fee and receive the reservation PDF by email.
- Attach the PDF unaltered to your application.
Timing
Airline holds are short, typically from about a day to a few days. Apply while the reservation is still valid, or ask your application centre whether it must be active on your appointment date.
Limits and honesty
A reservation is not a ticket: you cannot fly on it. Use real names and never edit the PDF. Requirements differ between embassies, consulates and application centres, and some ask for a paid ticket. No document guarantees a visa or entry. Always confirm against the checklist for your own application.
Search your flight
Find a flight to Czechia that can be held, and get your reservation by email.
Search flightsSources
- Short term Schengen visa, Czech Embassy Washington - Itinerary or airline reservation for onward travel
- EU Visa Code (Regulation 810/2009), Article 14 - General categories of supporting documents