Five Gulf states ‘very close’ to starting Schengen visa-waiver process
Dubai: Five Gulf countries are close to beginning the process that could eventually give their citizens visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen area, according to the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar are “very close” to the start of procedures that could lead to the removal of Schengen visa requirements,…
Five Gulf nations are on the verge of initiating the process to grant their citizens visa-free access to the Schengen area, according to Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The five countries—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar—are "very close" to commencing procedures that could lead to the elimination of Schengen visa requirements.
This development is anticipated to be announced during a forthcoming meeting between Gulf and European leaders in Riyadh later this month.
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