PNR for Turkey visa application
A professional flight reservation document that meets the Ministry of Foreign Affairs's requirements for proof of onward travel. Delivered in 5–30 minutes from $14.99.
About e-Visa
Turkey's e-Visa system requires basic supporting documents including a flight reservation in many cases.
What you'll need for the visa application
- Round-trip reservation showing Turkey entry and exit
- Verifiable PNR for boarding
- Dates within 180-day e-Visa validity window
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.
Turkey visa flight FAQ
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Detailed guidance for Turkey
Turkey offers e-Visa for many nationalities and visa-on-arrival for others, but the airline boarding check for onward travel is enforced strictly. Istanbul (IST and SAW) is also a major global transit hub, meaning many travelers passing through Turkey need transit visa documentation even if they're not formally entering. A verifiable onward reservation handles both the entry visa supporting documentation and the airline check-in requirement.
Embassy & application centres
- Turkish Embassy Pretoria: 1067 Church Street, Hatfield, Pretoria. e-Visa and traditional visa applications.
- Turkish Consulate Cape Town: Limited consular hours; e-Visa portal is primary submission route.
- e-Visa portal: Most South African passport holders eligible for online e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr — flight reservation typically uploaded as supporting document.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing transit and visit visa requirements: If you're transiting Istanbul to Europe with the same airline, you may not need a Turkish visa. Verify with the airline first.
- Submitting reservation showing wrong port of entry: If your e-Visa application states arrival at IST but reservation shows SAW, that's a flag.
- Including transit-only segments as "onward": A reservation Istanbul to Frankfurt via Athens is not "onward from Turkey"; it includes Turkey transit.
What this destination involves
Turkish visa applications from South Africa typically target Istanbul (IST or SAW) for tourism and Antalya (AYT) for beach holidays. Cappadocia (NAV nearby) is increasingly popular. Turkish Airlines operates direct from Johannesburg to Istanbul, which is the dominant arrival routing on submitted itineraries.
Pricing & validity guidance
Turkish e-Visa is granted within 24 hours of online application in most cases, so the 48-hour or 7-day reservation plan is suitable. For traditional consular visa applications (required for certain travel purposes), use the 14-day plan to cover processing.
Visa types for Turkey
Different visa categories have different documentation requirements. Click for type-specific guidance: