Gulf Cooperation Council: Unified Tourist Visa

Key Points  

  • The Gulf Cooperation Council will introduce a new tourist visa for nationals of GCC member states 

Overview  

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will introduce a unified tourist visa for nationals of GCC member states. The visa, known as the GCC Grand Tours, will permit tourists from GCC member states to travel to another member state for 30 days or more.  

The new visa is intended to be implemented by the end of 2024.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the Gulf Cooperation Council’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information.  

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