Ok-To-board (OTB) in simple words is approval of boarding the flight for Dubai. It is required by the passenger holding passport with ECR (Emigration Clearance Required) status and travelling on Tourist Visa / paper visa.
Ok-To-board Approval
You can acquire ok to board approval either online or offline.
Online Process
Contact the airline you have booked the tickets and submit the copy of visa along with other documents
After verifying the documents, your application will be approved and tickets will be marked as OTB.
➖ The minimum time required to receive the approval is 48hours.
Offline Process
You can submit the documents in the airport and after the verification process, you will receive Ok-To-board.
In case of E-Visa, you do not need separate OK to board approval. The entire work for OTB approval will be done by the agency through you have applied or your sponsor.
Documents which are necessary for your verification:
- Copy of Visa
- Confirmed airline ticket (onward and return)
- Copy of your Passport (first and last page)
- Copy of your Pan card
Ok-to -Board Cost
Different airlines have different charges for the OK to board and the prices can change depending upon the season you are traveling in.
