Gulf Cooperation Council / Residents e-Visa
GCC Residents e-Visa
For residents of the Gulf with a valid employment or business permit who want to visit another GCC country. Live fees, documents and processing time — worked out from your exact route.
Not for GCC citizens — this is exclusively for residents.
Key facts
GCC Residents e-Visa Route Builder
1️⃣ Where do you hold your GCC residence? 2️⃣ Where are you going?
Start with the I live in box below. Pick your Gulf home and your destination — we instantly show the official fee, allowed stay, validity and processing time.
e-Visa
Multiple entry.
⚠️ Non-extendable: For most of these countries — especially Oman and the UAE — the GCC resident tourist visa cannot be extended while you are inside the country. Leave before your days expire to avoid heavy daily overstay fines.
You should apply for an e-Visa before you travel.
About your GCC Residents e-Visa
What is the GCC Residents e-Visa?
Who is eligible?
Documents required
- A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- Your valid GCC residence permit showing employment or business status.
- A recent passport-style photograph.
- A valid email address to receive your e-Visa.
- A debit or credit card to pay the government and service fee.
- Confirmed accommodation and a return/onward ticket (helpful).
Application steps
- Choose your home GCC state and destination in the route builder above.
- Complete the application with your personal, passport and residence details.
- Pay the government and service fee securely online.
- Receive your e-Visa by email and travel with it beside your passport.
Fees & processing time
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: VisaSoul is an independent visa assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official partner of any government of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states, any Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassy, consulate, or immigration authority. e-Visa approval is controlled by the destination authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
More about the GCC Residents e-Visa
Apply for your GCC Residents e-Visa \u2014 the full journey
Where can I check official the GCC states entry requirements?
For authoritative entry requirements, always check Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and Visit Qatar. VisaSoul is an independent visa assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official partner of Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf or any embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Entry decisions are made by the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
Official sources: Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf · Visit Qatar
What is checked & how the application works
What is checked on a GCC Residents e-Visa application
Your name and passport number exactly as printed on the passport
The passport has enough validity left for the whole trip
Travel dates and the length of stay match what you declared
Proof of accommodation and onward or return travel is consistent
Your flight reservation, hotel booking and travel insurance agree on the dates
Any extra travellers are listed with their own passport details
How the application works
Apply, review, pay, receive your document
Complete the four steps, and our team reviews the details before submission. Once the authorities issue your document, the confirmation and receipt are emailed to you.