Ok to board

Travelling from India to Dubai (UAE), or any of the Gulf or Middle East countries? Then, securing your "Ok to Board" (OTB) for your flight booking is a must. This term may sound unfamiliar to many, but it is easy to obtain. You can quickly apply for an Ok to Board online and enjoy a worry-free experience at the airport. Let us help you in navigating this requirement with a simple and transparent approach.

Ok to Board is an approval given by certain airlines to confirm that a passenger meets all necessary travel requirements before boarding. Abbreviated for OTB, this approval is especially mandatory for passengers departing from countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to UAE and other Middle Eastern countries. If you do not get your OTB confirmation before boarding, you might not be allowed to board the flight or face complications at immigration upon arrival despite having a valid Dubai Visa. The OTB approval process involves the airline contacting the destination country's immigration authorities to confirm that the person meets the eligibility criteria. For example, if you're flying to Dubai, securing "Ok to Board Dubai" is essential to avoid flight restrictions.

OTB is more of an airline requirement than a direct immigration requirement from the UAE. Most airlines implement it to confirm that their passengers travelling on a Dubai Visa or any other Middle Eastern Visa meet the security standards set by that destination country. While the UAE immigration authorities don't get directly, they rely on the airlines to ensure that the passengers have the necessary permission to enter the country. Even if you hold a valid UAE visa, you must verify your documents via OTB before you can board the plane.

There are many reasons why OTB is so important. It ensures that only travellers who meet the specific immigration and visa requirements can onboard the flights destined for these countries. By conforming to Visa documents in advance, it minimizes passengers' chances of being denied entry upon arrival. Additionally, OTB mitigates the airline's financial liabilities for returning passengers with invalid documents. Since a large number of migrants come from countries like India, Nepal, and Pakistan, the OTB serves as an additional layer of protection for destination countries. travellers can easily obtain their OTB if they apply online in advance.

We, at UaeDubaiVisa, make the Ok to Board Dubai process simple for you. Once we process your Dubai Visa successfully, you will get a copy of your approved visa, along with a copy of your airline ticket or PNR number. Here's how it works after that:

Documents Required:

• Scan Copy of the first and last page of your passport
• Copy of your online visa
• Confirmed round-trip flight tickets

Steps to follow:

• Visit our Ok to Board form page on UaeDubaiVisa
• Enter your trip details and upload the necessary documents.
• Submit the form.
• Pay the fees according to your selected airline.
• Allow us at least 12-24 working hours to get the approval.
• Once we get your Ok to Board Dubai approval, you will be notified via mail or WhatsApp message.

NOTE:

• Make sure to apply for Ok to Board online at least 12 hours before your flight departure. For urgent cases, you can apply 3 hours before flight departure by contacting our support team at +91-9549848555 +91-9549848555 for faster processing.
• Your uploaded documents should not be more than 1MB in size.

Once you submit your documents and pay the fees, we will send them to your airline for approval. We will notify you about your OTB status in 2 to 3 working days via mail. You can also check your OTB status by contacting us on WhatsApp at +91-9549848555

If your OKTB does not get reflected in your PNR, your airline would probably deny you entry into the aircraft despite having all the necessary documents. Thus, it is important to get your OTB approval before boarding.

Many popular airlines require an Ok to Board for passengers travelling from India to Dubai or other Middle Eastern destinations. The list and details are as follows-

• Air India Express

  All Indian passport holders with ECR (Emigration Check Required) status travelling from Air India Express must have an "Ok to Board Dubai" message updated in their PNRs. Plus, those with ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) status on an employment visa also require OKTB before boarding. Thus, ensure that you apply Ok to Board online at least 12 hours before your departure.

• Indigo

  Indigo requires an OTB message for all customers holding an ECR or ECNR passport and travelling with a print-out of labour or work e-visas.

• Oman Air

  Those travelling with Oman Air with an ECR, ENCR or e-visa need to get an OTB before boarding. This airline takes nearly 12 to 24 hours of working days to provide your OTB after receiving your documents.

• Spicejet

  If you have booked your tickets from Spicejet to travel to UAE, especially Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, OTB is a mandatory formality for you to be able to board.

• Air Arabia

  As per Air Arabia's official website, passengers travelling from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh to UAE with a copy of visa, or e-visa require an OTB message on their reservation. However, those with original visas do not require it.

• Go Air

  As per various sources, Go Air has mandated an OTB for all passengers travelling to UAE or Middle East, regardless of their ECNR or ECR status. It is advisable to complete your OTB process at least 24 hours before your flight departure time with Go Air.

• Fly Dubai

  Passengers travelling from India to the UAE with Fly Dubai must have an "Ok to Board" (OTB) message updated in their PNR if they have an ECR/ECNR passport or e-visa. It is recommended to apply Ok to Board online at least 24 working hours before departure to ensure smooth boarding. The Ok to Board charges of Fly Dubai may vary depending on the airline and specific travel requirements.

• Akasa Air

  For travellers opting Akasa Air to travel to the UAE with an ECR passport or ECNR passport with a labour e-visa, an OTB message is required. Make sure to check the official website of the airline for latest information.

• Pakistan International Airline

  This airline also requires travellers to get an OTB message for travelling to Gulf countries.

• Airblue

  The OTB should be arranged at least 24 working hours in advance of your Airblue flight.

• Serene Air

  If you are flying with Serene Air to the UAE, you must obtain an OTB message if You are travelling on a labour or work e-visa. Thus, ensure that you apply Ok to Board online and submit the necessary documents for verification well in advance.

• Fly Jinnah

  Similarly, this airline requires some passengers travelling to Dubai (or other Middle East locations) on ECR status on work Visa to have anOk to Board Dubai message updated in their PNR

• Biman Bangladesh Airlines

  It is advisable to arrange for the OTB at least 24 working hours ahead of departure from Biman Bangladesh airlines. You can apply Ok to board online via UAEDubaiVisa, submit the required documents and pay the specified Ok to board charges that may apply.

• US-Bangla Airlines

  To get your Ok to Board online, apply at least 24 working hours before boarding on the US-Bangla Airline.

  The OTB should be arranged at least 24 working hours in advance of your Airblue flight.

• Himalaya Airlines

  It is recommended to finalize your OKTB at least 24 working hours before departure

• Nepal Airlines

  Passengers from Asian countries, especially India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, require to update their airplane tickets with OTB. Thus, whenever travelling via Nepal airlines to UAE, make sure you apply Ok to board online in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.

• Sri Lankan Airlines

  Passengers flying with Sri Lankan Airlines need their "Ok To Board Dubai" status on their boarding tickets.

• Atify

  Atify requires travellers flying from India to the UAE to obtain an OTB message, too.

There are two airlines which do not require you to apply for Ok to Board . These are- Emirates and Etihad.

Emirates- As per the official website of Emirates, passengers do not have to apply for OKTB approval online before their flights. They are just required to show all the necessary documents during airport check-in.

Etihad- Just like Emirates, Etihad Airlines also does not require an Ok to board approval for boarding.

The documents required to get an Ok to Board Dubai vary country and airline-wise. However, the list of the common ones is as follows-

• Scanned copy of the first and last passport page
• A copy of your online visa
• Confirmed round-trip flight tickets

Here are the Ok to Board Charges of all the airlines, along with the documentation requirement:

1. Ok to Board Charges from India

Airline	Our Ok to Board Charges	Documents Required
Indigo	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Spicejet	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Air India	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Air India Express	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Oman Air	INR 1000	Visa copy, Onwards Air, Passport Front & last page copy
Fly Dubai	INR 1000	Visa copy, Onwards Air, Passport Front & last page copy
Air Arabia	INR 1000	Visa copy, Onwards Air, Passport Front & last page copy
Emirates	INR 1000	Visa copy, Onwards Air, Passport Front & last page copy
Etihad	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Akasa Air	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy

2. Ok to Board Charges from Pakistan

Airline	Our Ok to Board Charges	Documents Required
Pakistan International Airline	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Airblue	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Serene Air	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Fly Jinnah	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Air Arabia Pakistan	INR 1000	Visa copy, Onwards Air, Passport Front & last page copy

3. OK to Board Charges from Bangladesh

Airline	Our OKTB Charges	Documents Required
Biman Bangladesh Airline	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Fly Dubai	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
US Bangla Airline	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Air Arabia	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy

4. Ok to Board Charges from Nepal

Airline	Our Ok to Board Charges	Documents Required
Fly Dubai	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Himalaya Airline	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Nepal Airline	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Air India Express	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Indigo	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy

5. OKTB Charges from Sri Lanka

Airline	Our Ok to Board Charges	Documents Required
Sri Lankan Airlines	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy
Atify	INR 1000	Visa copy, Air Tickets, Passport Front & last page copy

Toll-Free Numbers of All Airlines

Airline List	Toll-Free Number
Indigo	099103 83838
Spicejet	096540 03333
Air India	1800 180 1407
Air India Express	011 496 37533
Jet Airways	1800 22 5522
Fly Dubai	+971 600 544 445
Emirates	022 3377 3377
Etihad	1800 209 0808
Oman Air	00 968 24 531111
Air Arabia	+91 22-71004777
Pakistan International Airline	00 92 21 111 786 786
Airblue	(+92) 51 111-247-258
Serene Air	111-737-363
Fly Jinnah	(+971) 600508001
Air Arabia Pakistan	+92 51 2206702
Biman Bangladesh Airline	+88 096109-13636
Fly Dubai	+971 600 544 445
US Bangla Airline	09613713605
Himalaya Airline	+97714004000
Nepal Airline	+91 11 43640497
Sri Lankan Airline	022 7127 9158

Follow the below steps to apply for OTB with UAEDubaiVisa:

• Visit our Ok to Board form page.
• Fill the OTB form by entering required details and uploading the necessary documents (Passport front and back photo, Visa photo, Air Tickets of your round trip).
• Submit the form.
• Pay the Ok to Board fees via RazorPay.
• You will get your OKTB status update via mail or WhatsApp message in 12 to 24 working hours.

Important

• You must have your booked return tickets if you are travelling on a tourist or visit visa.
• You must have your OTB approval before checking in online.
• In case you reschedule your flight, you will require a new OKTB approval.
• If the flight PNR is the same as that of Ok to Board, no need to update it again.

Do I need an Ok to Board message when travelling to the UAE?

Yes, if you are travelling from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka to UAE with a passport of ECR status or ECNR status with employment visa, an Ok to Board message on your flight reservation is mandatory. However, passengers carrying original visa or travelling via Emirates or Etihad airlines do not need it

Which airline requires the Ok to Board?

Almost all popular airlines, except Etihad and Emirates, require an OKTB message.

Which Airline does not require an Ok to board?

Both Emirates and Etihad Airlines do not require an OKTB message from passengers travelling from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka.

Is OKTB required for ECR passport holders?

Yes, OKTB is required for those holding ECR passports. Without OKTB, these passengers may not be allowed to board their flights despite having valid documents.

Is OKTB required for ECNR passport holders?

Yes, ECNR passport holders with an employment visa are required to have an OKTB. Except for this category, ECNR passport holders are not mandated to have an OKTB.

Is there any charge to update the Ok To Board message?

Yes, most airlines charge an additional fee to update the OKTB message of their passengers.

Is OKTB required on an Employment visa?

Yes, those with an Employment e-visa and passport status of ECR or ECNR require an OKTB.

What are the charges for OKTB Dubai?

Our OK to Board Dubai charges are INR 1000 for all airlines. This is because most airlines charge a specific fee to issue OKTB for eligible passengers.

What are the charges for OKTB Pakistan?

OKTB Pakistan charges at UAEDubaiVisa are INR 1000. The applicants can pay them via RazorPay. For more details, contact us on WhatsApp at +91-9549848555.

What are the charges for OKTB Bangladesh?

OKTB Bangladesh charges at UAEDubaiVisa are INR 1000. The applicants can pay them via RazorPay. For more details, contact us on WhatsApp at +91-9549848555.

How can I apply OKTB on an Urgent Case?

Usually, it takes nearly 12 to 24 working hours for us to provide you with an OKTB approval. However, in case of urgency, please contact us directly at +91-9549848555 at least 3 hours before the flight departure time.