Russia is opening its doors to travelers from 11 Asian, African, and Middle Eastern countries. The Foreign Ministry is negotiating visa-free travel agreements, potentially including all Persian Gulf nations.
Travellers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries might soon travel to Europe visa-free. Negotiations are underway for a Schengen Visa exemption, potentially simplifying travel between the regions.
Iran's groundbreaking decision to waive tourist visa requirements for citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and India heralds a new era in international travel. Effective from Sunday, this policy change aims to enhance tourism and foster diplomatic relations, with implications for global perceptions of Iran and its geopolitical ties.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have approved a unified tourist visa that will allow travelers to visit all six GCC countries with a single visa. The visa is expected to be launched in 2024-25 and will make travel to the GCC region more convenient and affordable for tourists.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved a unified tourist visa that will allow visitors to travel freely between all six GCC countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The UK is set to launch a new travel authorization requirement, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), for visitors from Qatar on October 25, 2023. The ETA will become mandatory for all Qatari nationals on November 15, 2023.
The GCC Unified Tourist Visa has been officially approved, opening doors to seamless travel across the Gulf region. Explore the benefits and implications of this groundbreaking development in our comprehensive coverage.
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The GCC countries are looking to introduce a unified visa to attract more tourists to the region. The move is expected to increase revenue and footfall for all GCC countries. Bahrain's Minister of Tourism, Fatima Al Sairafi, revealed that discussions were underway to achieve a unified single visa.
Saudi Arabia has opened up its doors to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) residents by allowing them to apply for a visit visa regardless of their profession. The visa would allow visitors to perform Umrah and stay in the Kingdom for up to 90 days.