PNR for Thailand visa application
A professional flight reservation document that meets the Royal Thai Embassy's requirements for proof of onward travel. Delivered in 5–30 minutes from $14.99.
About Tourist visa (TR) or visa-exempt entry
Most travelers enter visa-exempt for 30 days; airlines strictly check onward travel proof at boarding before allowing travel to Thailand.
What you'll need for the visa application
- Onward flight reservation from Thailand to anywhere
- Within visa-exempt period if not applying for full visa
- Verifiable PNR for boarding check
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.
Thailand visa flight FAQ
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Detailed guidance for Thailand
Thailand offers visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt entry for many nationalities, but airlines still require proof of onward travel before boarding inbound flights to Bangkok or Phuket. This is enforced at the check-in counter at your departure airport, not at the Thai embassy — meaning you can technically be denied boarding even if Thailand would have admitted you. A verifiable onward ticket is the standard solution: it satisfies the airline's ticketing check, and Thai immigration officers also occasionally ask to see it on arrival.
Embassy & application centres
- Royal Thai Embassy Pretoria: 248 Hill Street, Arcadia, Pretoria. Tourist visa (TR) applications by appointment.
- Royal Thai Consulate Cape Town: Limited consular hours; tourist visa applications when needed beyond visa-exempt entry.
- On arrival: Most South African passport holders enter visa-exempt for 30 days; longer stays require advance visa.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Skipping onward proof: Airlines have been fined heavily for boarding passengers without onward documentation. They now check rigorously.
- Booking onward to a country requiring its own visa: A reservation Bangkok to Tokyo for a Thai applicant who lacks Japan visa is itself problematic.
- Wrong onward direction: Onward should mean you exit Thailand, not necessarily return home. Bangkok to Singapore qualifies; Bangkok to Bangkok does not.
What this destination involves
Thailand is the most-visited Asian destination for South African travelers, with Bangkok (BKK and DMK), Phuket (HKT), Koh Samui (USM), and Chiang Mai (CNX) as the primary destinations. Most travelers from South Africa enter visa-exempt for stays under 30 days; longer stays or work intent require a Tourist Visa (TR) or appropriate non-immigrant visa. Common arrival routings are via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), or Singapore.
Pricing & validity guidance
For onward-travel-proof purposes, the 48-hour or 7-day plan is most economical since you only need the reservation valid at check-in time. If you're applying for an actual Thai TR visa rather than using visa-exempt entry, choose 14-day to cover embassy processing.
Visa types for Thailand
Different visa categories have different documentation requirements. Click for type-specific guidance: