Bahrain imposes entry visas on Qatar nationals, residents

 

Bahrain imposes entry visas on Qatar nationals, residents

Reuters - Bahrain's visa requirements will apply from November 10.

By Reuters

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Published: Thu 2 Nov 2017, 7:01 AM

Last updated: Fri 3 Nov 2017, 10:46 AM

Bahrain said on Tuesday it would impose entry visas on Qatar nationals and residents in what it called a security measure.

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt cut diplomatic, transport and trade ties with Qatar in June, accusing it of financing terrorism.

"The new measures aim at preventing harming the security and stability of the Kingdom of Bahrain particularly in light of the latest repercussions of the crisis with Qatar," said a statement from the official Bahraini news agency BNA.

Citizens from the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council countries are supposed to be able to travel within the GCC carrying only an identity card. Bahrain's visa requirements will apply from November 10.


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