PNR for United States visa application
A professional flight reservation document that meets the U.S. Consular Affairs's requirements for proof of onward travel. Delivered in 5–30 minutes from $14.99.
About B1/B2 visitor visa
Required at the visa interview to demonstrate ties to your home country and a clear travel plan. The consular officer expects to see a return flight reservation as standard.
What you'll need for the visa application
- Round-trip flight reservation with verifiable PNR
- Names matching DS-160 form and passport
- Travel dates aligning with DS-160 entry/exit dates
- Major IATA airline (Delta, United, Emirates, Qatar, BA, etc.)
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.
United States visa flight FAQ
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Detailed guidance for United States
B1/B2 visitor visa applications to the United States are interview-based at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The consular officer reviewing your case typically has 60-90 seconds to make a decision, and they weigh "ties to your home country" heavily. A return flight reservation is one of the documents that demonstrates intent to return home after your visit. While not formally required for the DS-160 itself, having a verifiable reservation ready to show at interview is standard practice and routinely requested.
Embassy & application centres
- U.S. Embassy Pretoria: 877 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria 0083. Visa appointments scheduled online via ustraveldocs.com.
- U.S. Consulate Johannesburg: 1 Sandton Drive, Sandhurst. Visa interviews for Gauteng-based applicants.
- U.S. Consulate Cape Town: Visa interviews for Western Cape applicants.
- U.S. Consulate Durban: Limited consular services; most visa cases referred to Johannesburg.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Booking flights before visa is approved: The U.S. State Department explicitly advises against this. Use a reservation instead.
- Inconsistencies between DS-160 and itinerary: Your DS-160 says you arrive March 15; reservation says March 16. Officer notices.
- Reservation showing extended/indefinite stay: A 6-month return date for a "2-week vacation" suggests possible overstay intent.
- Cheap budget airline routings: A first-time applicant on a basic-economy bare-bones routing without onward connections can look unfocused.
What this destination involves
U.S. B1/B2 visa applicants from South Africa most commonly travel to New York (JFK or Newark EWR), Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta (ATL — the Delta hub from Johannesburg), Washington DC (IAD), and Florida (MIA, MCO for Orlando/Disney). The Johannesburg-Atlanta direct route operated by Delta is the most common arrival routing on B1/B2 application itineraries from SA.
Pricing & validity guidance
U.S. visa interview slots in 2026 are often scheduled 4-12 weeks in advance. Order your reservation close to your interview date (within the validity window), not when you submit your DS-160. The 7-day plan works for most applicants since you know your interview date in advance.
Visa types for United States
Different visa categories have different documentation requirements. Click for type-specific guidance: