Residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have an extraordinary opportunity to explore the Gulf countries with a single tourist visa, known as the GCC Grand Tours Visa.
The new visa, which will debut soon, will provide a seamless travel experience for non-GCC nationals, allowing them to tour all six GCC countries with a single visa, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
GCC Grand Tours Visa
The UAE Minister of Economy, Abdulla bin Touq Al-Marri, made the GCC Grand Tours Visa official announcement during the UAE Hospitality Summer Camp on June 16, 2025. Al-Marri revealed that the visa has been formally approved and is pending implementation.
With the official launch expected by the end of 2025, the GCC Grand Tours Visa will streamline regional travel for non-GCC nationals and residents, enabling them to travel to multiple destinations via a single online application process.
Unified Visa Details
Although the final details have yet to be revealed, the unified visa will have unique features that allow hassle-free travel across the GCC’s six countries, similar to the European Schengen visa.
The GCC Grand Tours Visa will likely be valid for tourism purposes and family visits, with a validity period ranging from 30 to 90 days. It will also include the option of applying for one-country or six-country access. Thus, it will come at lower costs than applying for multiple separate visas.
Boosting GCC Ties
The unified visa aims to strengthen ties and GCC integration by streamlining the visa issuance process, in addition to providing increased access to the Gulf countries.
The move also marks a major stride towards fostering cultural exchange and boosting tourism and economic growth across the GCC countries through increased hotel and airline bookings and retail expenditure, in line with the GCC 2030 tourism strategy.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Passport-sized photos
Additional Documents:
Some applications may require additional documents based on their nationality and purpose of visit, such as: proof of accommodation, travel itinerary, travel insurance, proof of financial means, and return or onward ticket.
How to Apply:
- Fill out the online application
- Submit required documents
- Pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa
