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How to Create a Travel Itinerary for Visa Applications

Learn what to include in your travel itinerary and how to create a convincing day-by-day plan for your visa application.

6 min readBy visa-requirements.io TeamUpdated January 15, 2026

Why Do You Need a Travel Itinerary?

A travel itinerary shows visa officers that you have a clear plan and genuine intention to visit for a specific purpose. It demonstrates:

  • You've researched your destination
  • You have a structured plan
  • Your stay duration matches your activities
  • You intend to leave after your planned activities

What to Include

Basic Information

  • Your name and passport number
  • Travel dates
  • Countries/cities visiting

Day-by-Day Plan

For each day include:

  • Date
  • City/location
  • Planned activities
  • Accommodation (name and address)
  • Transportation if changing cities

Sample Daily Entry

Day 3 - March 15, 2026 - Paris

  • Morning: Visit Louvre Museum (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
  • Lunch: Le Petit Cler restaurant
  • Afternoon: Walk along Seine River, visit Notre-Dame area
  • Evening: Dinner near Champs-Élysées
  • Accommodation: Hotel Le Marais, 25 Rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris

Tips for a Strong Itinerary

  1. Be realistic about timing
  2. Include a mix of tourist activities
  3. Allow for rest and flexibility
  4. Match accommodation to your itinerary
  5. Include reservation numbers where possible

Use Our Travel Itinerary Generator

Our AI-powered tool creates detailed day-by-day itineraries based on your destination and preferences. It's free and takes just minutes.

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