The UK Home Office has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain will join other Gulf Cooperation Council countries on e-Visa exemption status for the United Kingdom from 1 June 2022 AD, deepening the partnership. and strengthening diplomatic relations and economic prosperity.
And the UK Home Office has said that citizens of the Kingdom and Bahrain can apply to travel to the United Kingdom (for tourism, work, study or medical purposes) for up to six months with an e-visa exemption as the exemption allows its holder to travel to the United Kingdom. Kingdom without obtaining a visa, provided that the application is completed. The exemption is done online for each visit and a small fee will apply, noting that this service is faster than applying for a visa as there is no need to provide photo and fingerprint information, visit a visa application center or surrender a passport before travel.
British Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “The waiver of visas for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will improve communication between the peoples of our country and increase economic prosperity. The announced improvements to the visa regime will ensure the safety of our citizens and facilitate travel for visitors from the Gulf region.” here for leisure and business at a lower cost.”
For her part, Secretary of State Liz Truss said: “The visa waiver will strengthen our relationship with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain by making it easier for visitors to come to the UK from the Gulf region, where our friendship with both countries is of great importance. and are built around common priorities such as trade, investment and security.
Notably, those eligible for an e-Visa can apply for a visa-free regime for up to three months and up to 48 hours prior to travel.
