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Living Tracker — Updated September 2026

Unified GCC Tourist Visa: Status, Requirements & Launch Tracker

Reported — awaiting final confirmation Last verified: September 2026 • Source: GCC Secretariat General

This living tracker details the status of the proposed Unified GCC Tourist Visa ("Grand Tours Visa") for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Officially Confirmed

Confirmed

Facts published by official GCC Secretariat General or member state authorities.

  • Regional 6-country single tourist visa framework approved in principle.
  • Participating countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait.
  • Single Entry Point for Air Travel pilot active between UAE and Bahrain (Feb 2026).

Reported Updates

Reported

Statements by senior officials awaiting formal operational launch notices.

  • GCC Secretary-General stated on 6 Sept 2026 that the visa will launch "soon".
  • 2026 rollout remains the target timeframe announced by tourism ministers.
  • Unified portal infrastructure is currently undergoing technical alignment.

Details Still Pending (Not Yet Final)

Pending Rules

Operational details that have NOT been officially published or guaranteed.

Exact Launch Date:

No day or month confirmed.

Official Visa Fee:

Fee schedule not published.

Validity & Stay Period:

30, 60 or 90 days not final.

Official Portal URL:

Application URL pending.

Six Participating GCC Member States

When fully launched, the Unified GCC Tourist Visa is designed to support seamless visitor movement across all six countries:

UAE Included

United Arab Emirates

City breaks, culture, desert landscapes and major international hubs.

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SA Included

Saudi Arabia

Heritage destinations, major events, Red Sea travel and expanding tourism.

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QA Included

Qatar

Doha, museums, souqs, desert experiences and compact multi-day trips.

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OM Included

Oman

Mountains, wadis, coastlines, forts and road-trip friendly itineraries.

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BH Included

Bahrain

Island culture, historic forts, food, events and a short-break format.

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KW Included

Kuwait

Urban culture, museums, waterfront attractions and regional connections.

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Frequently Asked Status Questions

No. The latest September 2026 statement from the GCC Secretary-General states that the launch is coming "soon," but an exact launch date and a live application portal have not been formally opened.
No. Any third-party website claiming to offer live applications or guaranteed approvals before the official GCC Secretariat portal is live should be treated with caution. GCCTOUR does not collect passport details or process payments.
No. The UAE–Bahrain Single Entry Point for Air Travel (launched phase 1 in Feb 2026) is a separate passenger pre-registration and airport processing pilot between two countries, not the full six-country tourist visa.

Editorial Safety Policy

GCCTOUR updates this page only when authoritative primary sources (such as the GCC Secretariat General or member state immigration ministries) publish official notices. Unverified rumors, countdown timers, and third-party fee estimates are strictly excluded from being reported as facts.

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