A single tourist visa will be introduced by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), enabling non-GCC nationals to travel to any of its member nations. The goal of this project is to facilitate movement within the area and increase tourism.

Mr. Jassem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) secretary-general, has stated that a single tourist visa for GCC nations will soon be implemented. The goal of this important breakthrough is to make it easier to travel between the six member states with just one visa.

Al-Budaiwi emphasized the dedication and cooperative efforts being made by the interior ministries throughout the GCC countries during his meeting with attendees of the 39th meeting of the directors-general of passports in Riyadh on Wednesday.

This meeting examined a number of agenda topics, including the unified visa project, which is one of several important projects aimed at improving connectivity throughout the area.

What is the Unified Gulf Visa?

The Unified Gulf Visa, also known as a single-entry visa for tourists, allows non-citizens access to all six GCC countries through just one document. This initiative seeks not only to promote tourism but also seamless movement between these states.

When Was It Approved?

The official endorsement for this groundbreaking initiative was made in 2023 by all GCC member states. By reducing barriers previously faced when acquiring separate visas for each country visited within this region.

Launch Timeline

According to Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi's announcement: "It is projected that launching will occur before 2025 ends." Preparations are underway-including logistical arrangements and regulatory framework finalization-to align technical systems needed for implementation.

Key Benefits

  • Simplified travel experiences result from eliminating multiple application processes typically required when visiting numerous destinations.
  • This singular approach opens doors wider than ever before-potential savings accompany every successful application since costs associated with obtaining different permits disappear completely! These savings make pursuing opportunities throughout Europe easily achievable now compared alongside past procedural hurdles encountered while attempting entrance into individual nations independently previously!