The GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026, often described as the Gulf’s Schengen-style visa, represents one of the most important travel policy shifts in the Middle East. Designed to allow visitors to travel across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman on a single visa, this initiative is set to transform how UK residents and British citizens experience the Gulf region. This guide outlines what UK travelers need to know, how the visa works, and how to prepare effectively for launch.