Question 1

What is a dummy hotel booking?

Accepted Answer

A dummy hotel booking is a verified reservation confirmation you can submit with a visa application as proof of accommodation. It is not a paid stay — the booking is held for a limited window so embassies can verify intent.

Question 2

Is a dummy hotel booking accepted for visa applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Yatra's dummy hotel bookings are generated under real property PMS systems and are accepted for Schengen, UK, UAE, and most Asian embassy visa applications.

Question 3

How is this different from a real hotel booking?

Accepted Answer

A dummy booking is not intended for a stay — it is a reservation held specifically for visa evidence. If you plan to actually stay, book a standard refundable hotel on Yatra's hotels page instead.

Question 4

How quickly will I receive the confirmation?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation PDFs are emailed within 15 minutes of payment during business hours and within 2 hours outside business hours.