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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
- Be realistic about timing
- Include a mix of tourist activities
- Allow for rest and flexibility
- Match accommodation to your itinerary
- Include reservation numbers where possible
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