Iceland Visa Rejection from UK – Why Dummy Tickets Are a Bad Idea
Many applicants from the UK face refusal for Iceland Schengen visas due to unreliable flight bookings. In most cases, these are known as "dummy tickets" – placeholders used to meet application requirements without actually purchasing a ticket. While common, they come with serious risks.
Why Dummy Tickets Are Rejected
- 🛑 Visa officers can verify fake bookings via airline APIs.
- ⚠️ If your ticket can't be confirmed in the system, it's assumed fraudulent.
- 📉 This leads to doubts about your intention to return and overall credibility.
Common Refusal Statement
"You have not provided valid travel reservation or your booking could not be verified. Therefore, your travel intention remains unconfirmed."
What You Should Do Instead
- ✅ Use a real booking with 100% free cancellation (e.g., through Skyscanner or airline direct).
- ✅ Or use verified paid services that generate verifiable reservations with PNR numbers.
- ✅ Include a cover letter clearly explaining your travel route and bookings.
What If You Already Got Refused?
If you've received a refusal, you can appeal. In your appeal letter:
- 📝 Acknowledge the mistake.
- 📎 Attach genuine bookings this time.
- ✉️ Explain your intentions in clear terms and show your return plans (job, studies, family).
Need help with an appeal? Use our sample appeal letter and document checklist to improve your chances. Visit the Visa Appeal Guide.