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I am an Indian citizen with a German residency permit. I am travelling from Germany to Dubai by Pegasus Airlines and then from Dubai to Madurai by SpiceJet separately, in both directions. I need to transfer myself in Dubai. I have found that transit is possible in Dubai airport via transit desk without UAE transit visa.

But, I have read on SpiceJet's website that Indian citizens travelling from India to Dubai need "Ok to Go" stamp in their passports. It is not clearly explained for transit people like me with Schengen visa.

Q1: Will SpiceJet in Madurai check "Ok to Go" and reject me (Indian citizen with Schengen residence permit) in Madurai airport during my return journey?

If yes; Q2: Is there is any other possibility to solve the above problem?

If "Ok to Go" is ultimately needed for SpiceJet in Madurai; Q3: How can I get it from Germany and how much does it cost?

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In Dubai there is no airside transit visa.

However there is no provision to collect checked-in luggage without going through immigration procedures.

Practically, this means that if you have two single journeys (ie, two tickets on two different carriers not on codeshare) and you have checked your bags - you need to be able to enter Dubai to collect your bags.

The transit desk can only assist with boarding passes (and in case your in-bound flight is delayed, they can arrange to get you a seat on the next flight to your destination).

There are three lounge services at Dubai airports. Marhaba, Ahlan and the premium Al Majlis. All provide baggage assistance of some sort, but none are available for transit passengers.

Marhaba offers transit baggage retag service (for a fee, and subject to airline regulations).

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