Tuesday, June 4, 2024
GCC Visa to travel across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman
Tourism will be more boosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain with the introduction of the new Schengen-style GCC visa in December 2024. Trending : Know when will be Eid Al-Adha and Hajj season begins
The much-anticipated tourist visa, designed in accordance with the intent of the Schengen Agreement, is scheduled to be introduced in December 2024.
- It is expected to facilitate easy travel between six GCC nations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman), boost tourism, and make regional exploration easier.
- This development is now one step closer to reality as it follows the fulfillment of statutory compliance and has been approved by all GCC states unanimously. The statement was made in Oman during the 40th meeting of the GCC ministers. Most Viewed : More than 1 Million international Hajj pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia
- With the new GCC visa, traveling within the six-member GCC bloc, which includes the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait will be much easier.
- Although the exact specifics, including how much the visa will cost, are not yet public knowledge, the project is expected to increase tourism and bring in more tourists to the area.
- Tour operators and travel agents in the GCC are well-prepared to take advantage of the streamlined single GCC visa by creating all-inclusive itineraries that include stops in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.
- This forward-thinking strategy is designed to encourage tourism in the area and make the most of the new visa for passengers. Read : Saudi Arabia penalized over 20,000 visit visa holders in Makkah
GCC Visa to travel across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman
