Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 4:44 PM

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is preparing to introduce the GCC Unified Tourist Visa, known as "GCC Grand Tours," with a trial launch set for late 2025 and a full rollout to follow. The visa will enable seamless travel across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, operating similarly to Europe's Schengen system. GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi confirmed that final approval is underway, with digital applications expected to open soon.

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This unified visa aims to simplify travel for millions of foreign residents living in the GCC who currently need separate visas for each country....