The UAE clarifies the date for launching the unified visa for Arab Gulf countries.
The UAE announced that a unified Gulf visa, similar to the Schengen visa, would be launched in the near future.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the introduction of a unified Gulf visa, similar to the Schengen visa, in the near future.
According to the minister, the United Arab Emirates is now working on launching a single tourist visa for the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Since the beginning of the year, the countries of the Gulf region have been working on a unified tourist visa, which is comparable to a Schengen style visa.
The United Arab Emirates' Minister of Economy, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, reports that the GCC partners are currently pursuing efforts to launch the unified GCC tourist visa.
Al Marri made the following statement after attending a meeting at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh on April 28 and 29: "Once it comes into effect, it will contribute to highlighting the diverse tourism destinations in GCC countries, attracting and retaining tourists for longer periods of time, thereby increasing the number of hotel guests and making the region one of the leading destinations for regional and international tourists alike."
When does the Gulf Unified Visitor Visa become active?
What time will the Gulf Unified Visitor Visa become operational?
The Gulf countries have dedicated the past year to developing a single tourist visa, similar to a Schengen-style visa. We anticipate that all nations will implement their own systems to ensure the smooth and uncomplicated admission of visitors from other countries into the region.
Depending on the circumstances, we anticipate implementing the single tourist visa later this year or the following year. On the other hand, we are still anticipating an official announcement.
Due to the environmental and socioeconomic issues that this region is currently facing, the minister emphasized the importance of creating sustainability in the tourism industry in order to advance tourism in the region. He advocated for the improvement of tourism infrastructure on both a regional and global scale in order to guarantee the industry's long-term viability, which makes a significant contribution to the region's economies and provides employment opportunities for hundreds of thousands of people.
Al Marri went on to say that there are obstacles that lie ahead for sustainable tourism, the most important of which is the requirement to improve the workforce's performance and knowledge in the tourism industry.
According to Al Marri, the United Arab Emirates has created sustainable tourism practices such as eco-friendly accommodations, the conservation of animals, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the introduction of national initiatives and programs such as the "National Tourism Strategy 2031."