Riyadh: The unified tourist visa for the Gulf Cooperation Council will be launched soon, GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi has announced.

Speaking at the 'Security and History Dialogue 2026' conference in Riyadh, Albudaiwi said the visa "will represent an important step towards strengthening Gulf integration and facilitate movement of visitors among GCC countries." The Schengen-style visa, dubbed the 'GCC Grand Tours' visa, will enable easier travel among the six Gulf countries - Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait.

Details regarding the launch date, fees, validity, and eligibility criteria have yet to be announced.

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