Ok To Board Emirates

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If you're heading to the Emirates, it's crucial to understand the "OK to Board" (OTB) process. Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, South African, Sri Lankan, and Iraqi travellers need an approved Emirates visa and must obtain this airline-specific approval.

Here's how it works: First, apply for your Emirates visa . Once approved, the visa details are sent to the airline you've booked your flight with. The airline then verifies your visa and, if everything is in order, updates your booking with an "OK to Board" status.

This additional step helps combat visa fraud and forgery, ensuring that only genuine visa holders can board flights to the Emirates.

Airlines Which Require Ok To Board

  • Air India Express air india express
  • Go First Go First
  • Air India Air India
  • PIA PIA
  • Indigo Indigo
  • Gulf Air Gulf Air
  • SpiceJet SpiceJet
  • Oman Air Oman Air
  • Fly Dubai Fly Dubai
  • Kenya Airways Kenya Airways
  • Air Arabia Air Arabia
  • Rwand Air Rwand Air

Countries Which Require Ok To Board

  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Pakistan
  • Iraq

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Frequently Asked Questions

OK to Board is an airline requirement that confirms your visa and other travel documents are valid before you board a flight to the Emirates.

OTB is required to prevent visa fraud and ensure that all passengers have valid documentation before they board their flight.

Countries such as India, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Iraq require OTB to travel to the United Arab Emirates.

No, only specific categories of Indian passport holders need OTB, such as those with ECR (Emigration Check Required) passports or those travelling with labour/work visas.

Passport holders with ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) passports, resident permits, or those eligible for a visa on arrival generally do not need OTB.

It would help if you had a scanned copy of your passport’s bio page, visa, confirmed return ticket, and valid ID (like a PAN card).

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