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Saudi Cabinet Approves Rules on GCC Vehicle Stays, Sets 90-Day Annual Cap

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has approved regulations governing the stay of vehicles registered in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states within the Kingdom, aiming to regulate usage and reduce violations linked to extended vehicle stays without registration. The regulations apply to vehicles owned by Saudi citizens or residents, or those authorized to drive such ... <a title="Saudi Cabinet Approves Rules on GCC Vehicle Stays, Sets 90-Day Annual Cap" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-gcc-vehicles-90-day-annual-cap/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Cabinet Approves Rules on GCC Vehicle Stays, Sets 90-Day Annual Cap">Read more</a>

UAE eVisa for Saudi Residents: Complete Guide for GCC Expatriates (2026)

If you’re an expatriate living in Saudi Arabia planning to visit the United Arab Emirates, you’ll need to obtain a UAE eVisa before arrival. This comprehensive guide covers everything Saudi residents and GCC expatriates need to know about applying for a UAE entry permit online in 2026. Who Needs a UAE eVisa? All GCC residents, ... <a title="UAE eVisa for Saudi Residents: Complete Guide for GCC Expatriates (2026)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/uae-evisa-application-for-saudi-iqama-holders/" aria-label="Read more about UAE eVisa for Saudi Residents: Complete Guide for GCC Expatriates (2026)">Read more</a>

How to Apply for a Saudi E-Visa as a GCC Resident: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re living in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country and planning to visit Saudi Arabia, you can now apply for an e-Visa entirely online. The digital application system is straightforward and built for fast approvals, often processing applications within minutes. This guide walks you through everything you need to know: who qualifies, what the ... <a title="How to Apply for a Saudi E-Visa as a GCC Resident: Complete Step-by-Step Guide" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-evisa-gcc-residents/" aria-label="Read more about How to Apply for a Saudi E-Visa as a GCC Resident: Complete Step-by-Step Guide">Read more</a>

GCC to Launch Single Tourist Visa in Q4 2025 for All Gulf Countries

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will roll out the pilot phase of its long-awaited unified tourist visa — officially called the GCC Grand Tourist Visa — in the fourth quarter of 2025. Modeled after Europe’s Schengen visa, the new system will allow foreign visitors to travel freely across all six GCC member states — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait — using ... <a title="GCC to Launch Single Tourist Visa in Q4 2025 for All Gulf Countries" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/gcc-visa-to-launch-on-q4-2025/" aria-label="Read more about GCC to Launch Single Tourist Visa in Q4 2025 for All Gulf Countries">Read more</a>

GCC Residents Can Now Perform Umrah Anytime

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah throughout the year. This initiative aims to make the pilgrimage more accessible and convenient for GCC residents. Umrah packages can be booked through “Nusuk,” the official digital platform for pilgrimage services in Saudi Arabia. ... <a title="GCC Residents Can Now Perform Umrah Anytime" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-gcc-residents-year-round-umrah/" aria-label="Read more about GCC Residents Can Now Perform Umrah Anytime">Read more</a>

Wafid Medical Test: Requirements, Booking, and Checking Results

The Wafid Medical Test is a health screening mandatory for expatriates seeking to work, live, or study in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. “Wafid,” meaning “visitor” in Arabic, reflects the test’s role in ensuring that newcomers are free from certain infectious and non-infectious health conditions that ... <a title="Wafid Medical Test: Requirements, Booking, and Checking Results" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/wafid-medical-test-gcc-countries/" aria-label="Read more about Wafid Medical Test: Requirements, Booking, and Checking Results">Read more</a>