Visa Options for UAE Residents Traveling to GCC Countries
- Saudi Arabia
- Apply for a one-year multiple-entry eVisa via ksavisa.sa
- Allows business trips, visits, exploration, or Umrah (except during Hajj season).
- Single-entry (90 days) or multiple-entry (one year), each visit up to 90 days.
- Qatar
- Apply for a ‘GCC Resident Entry’ eVisa via hayya.qa
- Requires UAE residency valid for at least three months, confirmed accommodation, and a return ticket.
- Bahrain
- Obtain a two-week visa on arrival or an eVisa via evisa.gov.bh
- Offers three-month or one-year multiple-entry options.
- Requires valid Emirates ID, passport, employment in a skilled profession, and proof of return travel and accommodation.
- Kuwait
- Apply for a Kuwait eVisa via kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw
- Requires a passport valid for six months, a recent passport-sized photo, a confirmed return ticket, a valid Emirates ID, and proof of accommodation.
- Eligible for residents with specific professional titles.
- Oman
- Visa on arrival if working in a profession approved by the Royal Oman Police.
- Alternatively, apply for a 30-day eVisa via evisa.rop.gov.om
- If traveling by road, obtain a visa on arrival at the border for a 14-day stay.
Note: Each country has its own requirements, but the process has become simpler and more convenient. For further details, visit the official website of the destination country or contact your travel agent. If there are any updates or changes, please email us.
