GCC ‘Schengen-style’ tourist visa on track for 2026, Saudi minister confirms
At the U.N. Tourism General Assembly on 8 Nov 2025, Saudi Arabia said the single GCC tourist visa will launch in 2026 (or 2027 at the latest). The e-visa will let visitors travel across the UAE and five neighbouring Gulf states on one permit, boosting multi-country tourism and simplifying regional business trips.
Nov 9, 2025
