Gulf hopes for Schengen visa exemption

Gulf Cooperation Council countries expect to make progress on the visa waiver for their citizens to Schengen during the EU-GCC summit scheduled to be held in Riyadh on October 24, 2026. The implementation of this waiver remains undefined at this stage and will depend on the specific procedures and requirements of each country. Discussions continue regarding the Unified Gulf Visa project, which has entered the implementation phase, with expectations of announcing details soon. Additionally, Gulf countries agreed to strengthen trade relations with Europe, despite ongoing disagreements on certain non-commercial issues. Notably, there has been significant progress in negotiations with China, Turkey, and Indonesia, along with preparations for a negotiation round with India and Malaysia. In 2025, the trade of goods between the European Union and Gulf countries reached approximately 165.6 billion euros, with ongoing efforts to expand economic cooperation.

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