European Union and GCC meet to secure Schengen visas Citizens of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain are eligible for Schengen visas. In the era of fast paced development, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have struggled to facilitate seamless travel between the Europe and its state members under the Schengen visa.
GCC secretary general, the representative from Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and UAE in his recent statement declared for visa free access to Schengen area countries. This Schengen visa almost covers 27 European countries, which allows member allows the state members to travel passport free. This set-up not only foster travel logistics but also provide opportunities for economic and cultural exchange.
Agenda behind the Meet-up
Mutual benefits are definitely linked behind this meet up for Schengen visa. The move of GCC nation to get visa free travel to European showed the great start of collaboration, connectivity and cultural exchange among the regions. It reflects the importance of tourism, inter cultural trade and investment flows to boost economic growth. Gulf States and Europe could flourish as a result of this agreement.
GCC Secretary General Jasem Albuddaiwi quoted: GCC officials told the television reporters that he has plans to travel Brussels, Belgium in the coming week to build the road for visa waivers. If this would be successful then citizens of the Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Oman and Bahrain and Kuwait will be able to travel 27 European countries in which France, Italy, Germany and Spain are also without having schengen visa.
UAE, Saudi and GCC Countries seek Schengen Visa Exemption
Albudaiwi speaking on Saudi Television Channel 1 said that GCC countries seek waiver visa. He said: Throughout the discussion with the leaders of European Union in Brussels which is planned to start during the 2nd week of Ramadan. He also take the initiative to utter on behalf of GCC States to exempt from Schengen Visa.
Schengen Visa is basically the entry permit for a brief, short-term visit a maximum of 90 days in the period of any 180 days. Schengen visas are available in the form of single entry visas, which allow multiple visits as long as the visa is valid. Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Demark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, and a lot more are covered in the Schengen visa.
Bahrain’s Perspective
In today’s business landmark inter country trade is so popular. This meet up between European Union and GCC for exemption of Schengen visa would a great step for future business success. This will definitely be helpful for both the countries and for the state members who desires to visit the countries including in Schengen visa. This will also generate job opportunities and boost the economy and also impact the tourism.
Conclusion
As Schengen Visa is a short visa to visit a country but with the exemption of Schengen visa country will move towards the success drastically. This step will empower the country in many ways. The inter culture trade and also the exchange of culture among various countries is a big step towards the country success. With this opportunity country also have the chance to stay abreast in the modern era. Furthermore, after the fulfillment of this project country will be on the road to achieve success.