Which countries can I enter with a GCC residence permit?

A valid GCC residence permit unlocks 5 destinations beyond its issuer, including Georgia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait.

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🇦🇪 What does a GCC residence permit unlock?

Updated 2026-07-04 · every rule verified against official sources

Beyond its issuing country, a valid GCC residence permit opens 5 additional destinations that waive or simplify their own visa for its holders:

🇬🇪 Georgia Visa-free · 90 days

Georgia: holders of valid visas or residence permits of the US, EU/Schengen, UK, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, NZ or Gulf states — visa-free for 90 days.

Applies to: any visa-required nationality. Conditions: valid visa or residence permit of one of ~50 listed states

Source: MFA of Georgia

🇴🇲 Oman Visa-free · 14 days

Oman: 14 days entirely visa-free for holders of valid visas/residence permits of the US, UK, Canada, Schengen, Australia or Japan and for GCC residents (longer stays via e-visa).

Applies to: any visa-required nationality. Conditions: valid visa or residence permit of the US/UK/Canada/Schengen/Australia/Japan, or GCC residence; longer stays available via e-visa on the same grounds

Source: evisa.rop.gov.om / fm.gov.om

🇶🇦 Qatar Visa on arrival · 30 days

Qatar: GCC residents get a single-entry 30-day visa on arrival.

Applies to: any visa-required nationality. Conditions: GCC residence valid 3+ more months, approved profession on the residence card, hotel booking and return ticket; extendable by another 30 days

Source: MOI Qatar / visitqatar.com

🇰🇼 Kuwait Visa on arrival · 90 days

Kuwait: since August 2025 all GCC residents get a 90-day visa on arrival at any border point.

Applies to: any visa-required nationality. Conditions: GCC residence valid 6+ months, any profession (since Aug 2025); not available to citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen

Source: MOI Kuwait

🇧🇭 Bahrain e-Visa required · 14 days

Bahrain: e-visa (and for several nationalities a visa on arrival) with a US/UK/Schengen visa, a Green Card or GCC residence.

Applies to: any visa-required nationality. Conditions: valid US/UK/Schengen visa (or Green Card), or GCC residence (3+ months); Indians with these documents can also get a visa on arrival

Source: evisa.gov.bh