GULF & GCC VISA COMPLIANCE

Gulf Countries Flight & Hotel Requirements

Learn what Gulf embassies, GDRFA, Saudi MOFA, Hayya, and regional airlines require regarding flight reservations, hotel vouchers, and Ok To Board (OTB) clearance.

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United Arab Emirates (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah

GDRFA, ICP & Airline Ok To Board (OTB) Mandate

Official Requirement Overview

Airlines flying to the UAE (Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia, IndiGo, Air India Express) mandate that all passengers holding 30-day, 60-day tourist visas, or transit visas hold a confirmed return or onward flight ticket and valid Ok To Board (OTB) clearance. Without an active return booking, airport check-in counters will refuse boarding.

Required Documentation Checklist

Confirmed round-trip or onward airline reservation with live PNR
Valid Ok To Board (OTB) airline reservation update
Confirmed hotel booking voucher matching your planned duration of stay
Instant WhatsApp delivery for last-minute airport boarding verification

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