PNR for Japan visa application
A professional flight reservation document that meets the Embassy of Japan's requirements for proof of onward travel. Delivered in 5–30 minutes from $14.99.
About Temporary Visitor visa
Japan's visa application requires a detailed day-by-day itinerary including all internal travel. The flight reservation is one of the most-checked supporting documents.
What you'll need for the visa application
- Round-trip reservation matching itinerary dates exactly
- Verifiable PNR
- Major IATA airline on routing
How our itinerary helps
- Real airline schedules. Every flight on a real route operated by a real airline (Emirates, Turkish, Lufthansa, Qatar, BA, Air France, KLM, etc.).
- Proper PNR + flight numbers. Looks identical to a travel-agency-issued document.
- Validity that matches your application. 48-hour, 7-day, or 14-day options.
- Embassy-verifiable. QR code links to a public verification page.
Japan visa flight FAQ
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Detailed guidance for Japan
Japanese visit visas are processed by the Embassy of Japan or authorized travel agencies, with most applications requiring submission of a detailed itinerary including flight reservations, hotel bookings, and a day-by-day travel plan. Japan is particularly strict about itinerary specificity — vague applications get returned for clarification. A verifiable, well-formatted flight reservation is essentially mandatory.
Embassy & application centres
- Embassy of Japan Pretoria: 259 Baines Street, Groenkloof, Pretoria. Visa section handles all tourist visa applications.
- Authorized travel agency submissions: Embassy lists approved agencies that can submit on applicants' behalf.
- No VFS or BLS intermediary: Direct embassy submission only; this is unusual among major visa-issuing countries.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Itinerary lacking day-by-day detail: Japan expects a near-hourly itinerary plan, not just arrival and departure dates.
- Vague accommodation: If your reservation is for Tokyo on Day 1 but you don't list a hotel, that's incomplete.
- Inappropriate guarantor documents: Japan visa applications often require a guarantor; if mismatched with itinerary, application fails.
What this destination involves
Japanese visa applications from South Africa typically target Tokyo (NRT primarily, HND for premium routings), Osaka (KIX), Kyoto (via KIX or NGO), and increasingly Fukuoka (FUK). Japan Airlines and ANA do not operate direct from JNB; common routings are via Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, or Doha.
Pricing & validity guidance
Japanese visa processing typically takes 5-10 business days. The 14-day plan covers this with margin. Apply for the reservation only after your detailed itinerary is finalized — Japan's itinerary requirement means you cannot easily change dates mid-application.
Visa types for Japan
Different visa categories have different documentation requirements. Click for type-specific guidance: