These Gulf countries will be easier to travel to with new Schengen-style visa
It’s now easier to travel to popular Gulf nations on holiday - here’s why
- A new Schengen-style visa, the GCC Grand Tours Visa, is set to launch this year, making travel easier across six Gulf nations.
- This unified visa will allow non-Gulf nationals to visit Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates under a single permit.
- Approved by the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2023, the initiative aims to boost tourism, increase spending, and create jobs within the region.
- The visa is intended for tourism, short-term stays, or visiting family and friends, with an expected validity period of 30 to 90 days.
- Applications will be available online and are anticipated to be more cost-effective than current individual visas, though the exact price is yet to be outlined.