Visa & onward-travel requirement checker
Know what you need before you pay for a reservation.
Check your passport, application or departure country, destination, travel purpose and date against reviewed route guidance before spending money on a flight reservation or onward-travel document.
PassportWho you are
→Apply / departWhere from
→DestinationWhere to
✓ No login required✓ Official-source review✓ Unknown routes stay unverified✓ A Mexrix Technologies LLC product
Why FlightVerified is different
The decision comes before the checkout.
Most travelers do not need another generic “dummy ticket” pitch. They need to know what the relevant authority or carrier is asking for, whether a reservation is appropriate, and what a legitimate document should contain. FlightVerified is built around that sequence.
Requirement first
Check whether a reservation, onward proof, or neither is actually relevant before spending money.
Official-source context
Verified guidance links back to the authority, visa centre, embassy, immigration source, or other reviewed official material.
Reservation quality
When a reservation is relevant, we focus on real booking records, validity, route consistency, and provider transparency.
No account required
The route checker works without creating an account. Login will only be added if a future booking-management workflow genuinely needs it.
Know what the document should look like
A useful reservation should explain itself.
Travelers should be able to see the passenger name, route, dates, flight information, booking reference where applicable, and understand that the document is a reservation rather than a boarding ticket.
FLIGHT RESERVATIONIllustrative sample only
FROMSINSingapore
→TOPVGShanghai
PassengerA. TRAVELLER
Booking referenceABC123
Departure24 OCT 2026
Return31 OCT 2026
Fictional example — not an airline booking and not valid for travel or visa submission.
Typical reasons travelers arrive here
One product category, different jobs to be done.
Visa application
Understand whether your application checklist asks for a flight booking, itinerary, return reservation, or something else.
Check this use case →Proof of onward travel
Check whether an airline or entry rule may expect evidence that you will leave within the permitted stay.
Check this use case →Flexible travel
Avoid locking money into the wrong airfare before your visa or travel plans are settled.
Check this use case →What you can use today
Useful before we ever ask you to buy anything.
The public product is already live for requirement checking and research. Paid reservation fulfilment remains disabled while supplier and compliance gates are completed.
Route checker
Check whether a visa reservation or proof of onward travel appears relevant for the route information you provide.
Check my route →Official-source guides
Read destination and application guidance with links back to the authority or source used for the current rule.
Browse guides →Reservation fulfilment
Provider and direct-supply options are being tested for authenticity, PNR verification, validity, support and commercial fit before checkout is enabled.
See provider standards →Choose the document, not the marketing label
Reservation, paid ticket, and fake document are not the same thing.
| Document | What it is | Can it be used to board? | FlightVerified approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary flight reservation | A real or provider-created reservation record held for a limited time, depending on airline/provider capability. | Usually no — a reservation alone is not a paid ticket. | Evaluate validity, verification, route consistency and provider disclosure. |
| Fully issued ticket | A paid and ticketed booking intended for actual travel. | Yes, subject to normal airline conditions. | Use when the authority specifically requires it or when you are ready to commit to the fare. |
| Fabricated PDF | A document made to look like a booking without a legitimate reservation behind it. | No. | Do not recommend it. |
India-first route coverage
One passport. Very different visa-flight answers.
India is FlightVerified's first priority origin market. The route engine now separates destinations that ask for reservation evidence from those that say not to pre-book, are currently visa-exempt, or require a different official process.
India visa route matrix
Compare source-backed guidance across high-demand destinations including Qatar, Oman, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada, Schengen markets, UK, US, Singapore and China.
Open India route guide →When a reservation is relevant
Germany, Spain and Switzerland are examples where current India-specific tourism guidance makes flight-reservation evidence relevant.
See active route rules →When not to buy one
Australia, UK and US guidance is a reminder that a visa application does not automatically justify paying for a temporary reservation.
Check an India route →India onward-travel matrix
Maldives and the Philippines explicitly require return or onward evidence for the covered short-stay routes; Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand add their own entry-context rules.
Open India onward guide →Official-source guides
Detailed destination pages, not thin SEO filler.
High-intent destination guides are being built around current official sources, practical application steps, common errors, and route context.
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China visaChina visa flight reservation: what the official checklist asks for
Understand China tourist-visa flight reservation requirements, what a round-trip booking record means, and what to verify before submitting your application.
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Schengen visaSchengen visa flight reservation: identify the right checklist before you book
Understand who handles a Schengen application, when itinerary evidence matters, and why the exact flight-reservation requirement depends on passport, main destination and application country.
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UAE entryUAE visa and flight-reservation requirements: identify your entry route first
Understand how UAE visa eligibility can depend on nationality and qualifying residence or visa status, and when a travel ticket may be relevant.
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Thailand entryThailand proof of onward travel: what travelers should prepare
Understand Thailand proof-of-onward-travel requirements and why the correct evidence depends on nationality, entry scheme and permitted stay.
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Indonesia entryIndonesia proof of onward travel: return and onward ticket requirements
A practical guide to Indonesia return or onward ticket requirements for visa-on-arrival and visa-exemption travelers.
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Philippines entryPhilippines proof of onward travel: when tourists should prepare a return or onward ticket
Understand the Philippines return or onward ticket requirement for tourists, including why the exact entry privilege still depends on passport and visa status.
Common questions
Answers before a traveler reaches checkout.
Is FlightVerified selling tickets now?
Not yet. The current public validation product checks requirements, publishes official-source guides, and tests reservation providers before any paid recommendation is enabled.
Do I need an account?
No. The public checker and guides work without login so travelers can start with the route rather than an account wall.
What is the difference between a reservation and a paid ticket?
A temporary reservation can contain a booking reference and itinerary without being a ticket that permits boarding. A fully issued ticket normally has fare payment and ticketing details. The exact document you need depends on the authority or airline checking it.
Does a reservation guarantee visa approval or entry?
No. A reservation is only one piece of evidence where requested. Visa, boarding, and entry decisions remain with the relevant authorities and carriers.
Why not just use a PDF generator?
Because a document that only looks like a booking may not correspond to a real reservation. FlightVerified is being built around transparent reservation records and verification limits, not fabricated documents.
Trust by design
Show the evidence before asking for trust.
FlightVerified publishes how route rules are researched and exposes the official source register behind the live guidance. Provider recommendations are held to a separate evidence standard and stay disabled until controlled testing is complete.
Read the research methodology →Browse the official source register →See the provider testing framework →