Unified Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Tourist Visa receives unanimous approval by all countries. The new visa is expected to bring substantial changes for visitors from India and is anticipated to benefit residents who have family members living in different GCC countries. The approval of the Schengen-style tourist visa was welcomed as a significant relief to thousands of residents and visitors. It is expected to make travel more convenient and easier by eliminating the need for multiple visit visas to travel within the GCC countries.

Mariam Bibi, a resident of India who has family members in both Sharjah and Qatar, has expressed her enthusiasm for the new visa. She eagerly anticipates the convenience it will bring to her travel plans, enabling her to visit both her children and her brother who resides in Muscat, Oman. Additionally, Diana Mendoza, who frequently travels across GCC countries for work, welcomed the move. She highlighted the potential to streamline travel plans, making her professional trips easier and more efficient.

The new GCC visa is expected to cover the six-member Gulf bloc, consisting of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. It is a move that is predicted to significantly boost tourism and increase the number of visitors to the region.

Travel enthusiasts, Shafi and Siyad, who have traveled extensively across the GCC countries, have eagerly awaited the new visa. They see it as an opportunity to encourage more people to explore the diverse tourist destinations within the region.

The finer details of the visa, including pricing, are yet to be revealed. However, the approval of the unified GCC tourist visa has been met with enthusiasm and anticipation, positioning it as a transformative step for travel within the Gulf region.