Al Budaiwi says 5 GCC countries are “very close” to the start of procedures that could lead to the removal of Schengen visa requirements.

Jasem Al Budaiwi, GCC Secretary-General, 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.

 

Speaking on Arab Views, the program produced by Arab News, Al Budaiwi said the second GCC-EU summit on October 24 is expected to deliver progress across a range of issues.

 

The UAE is currently the only GCC state whose citizens can travel to Schengen Area countries without a visa for short-term stays.

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