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Unanimous approval: Gulf countries inches closer to launch Schengen style visa

Visa to allow residents to travel freely between member states

by NWMNewsDesk
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are moving forward with plans to introduce a unified visa system, similar to the Schengen visa in Europe.

GCC ministers in Muscat, Oman, where Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Oman’s Minister of Heritage and Tourism, met recently and okayed a unified visa had received unanimous approval.

The unified GCC visa will enable tourists to explore all six member countries of the Gulf bloc, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. Currently, visitors must obtain separate visas for each of these nations, despite their geographical proximity and well-established transport links.

The implementation of a unified visa system is expected to have several positive economic impacts. It can lead to an increase in job opportunities in the tourism sector and contribute to the growth of regional economies.

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Tourists, especially long-haul travelers, will benefit from a unified visa package that allows them to visit multiple Gulf countries in a single trip. This simplification is likely to extend the length of their stays and increase overall tourist spending in the region.

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