`Schengen` Gulf... What are its most prominent features?

Weather of Arabia - The new unified tourist visa for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, scheduled to be launched in December 2024 similar to the “Schengen” visa, will allow smooth travel through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, enhancing tourism movement in the region. .

In a statement to CNN, the President of Qatar Tourism, Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji, said:

“The new visa will help increase international visitor numbers to the entire region.” He added: “It is expected to be launched soon.”

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Advantages of Schengen Gulf

This long-awaited Schengen-style tourist visa is an important step towards facilitating travel between the six GCC countries, significantly boosting tourism. This development comes after completing the legal procedures and obtaining unanimous approval from all GCC countries, which brings this project closer to implementation.

This came during the fortieth meeting of the ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the Sultanate of Oman, according to the “Travel and Tour World” website.

The new visa will facilitate travel across the six GCC countries, and although specific details such as the cost of the visa have not been revealed, this initiative aims to boost tourism and attract more visitors to the region.

Travel agents and tour operators in the GCC countries are planning comprehensive itineraries that take advantage of the unified visa, offering tours across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait. This proactive approach aims to maximize the benefits of the new visa for travelers and boost regional tourism.

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Sources:

alarabiya