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GCC citizens enjoy increased visa-free travel options

  • GCC citizens have some of the most powerful passports in the world, says a recent report by the Henley Passport Index 2023
  • This trend is expected to continue, opening up new possibilities and opportunities for GCC citizens, the report adds

DUBAI, UAE — There is a substantial increase in visa-free travel options for GCC citizens, highlighting the growing global recognition of the region and its people, a recent report by the Henley Passport Index 2023 points out.

The report indicates that this trend is likely to continue, opening up new possibilities and opportunities for GCC citizens in the years to come.

The rankings reflect the growing freedom and opportunities available to citizens of the GCC, granting them the ability to explore new cultures, meet new people, and pursue their dreams. 

TRENDS finds out how the passports of each country in the bloc fare when it comes to visa-free travel.