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The Gulf Cooperation Council–United Kingdom free trade agreement (GCCUKFTA) is a proposed free trade agreement which began negotiations in June 2022. [1] When completed it will be the first free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council, or any of its member states: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
In October 2014, Bahrain implemented a new visa policy that makes it easier for incoming travelers to get Bahraini visas. Travelers must have a passport that is valid for at least six months and a visa to enter Bahrain. [4] However, travelers from approved countries can now get their visas online or when they arrive in the country.
On 13 June 2007, a co-operation agreement was signed between Bahrain Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. On 11 October 2012, a defence co-operation agreement was signed between Bahrain and the United Kingdom to promote intelligence sharing, education, scientific and technical co-operation and joint training of military forces. [71]
In many instances, it has established special bilateral trade agreements. Bahrain has been a member of The Forum of Small States (FOSS) since the group's founding in 1992. [1] Bahrain's current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. [2] Its previous foreign minister was Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, a career diplomat.
The visa policy of the UK also applies to the Crown dependencies of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, which each operate their own immigration enforcement and have separate work permit systems. [1] [2] [3] The visa policy does not apply to any of the British Overseas Territories, who generally apply their own visa policies.
The UK governed Bahrain from 1861 to 1971, when it achieved full independence. Both countries share common membership of the World Trade Organization. The UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, of which Bahrain is a member, are negotiating a free trade agreement. Bangladesh: 1972: See Bangladesh–United Kingdom relations
Visa policy of the Schengen Area, which applies to Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The visa policy of Akrotiri and Dhekelia is the same as for Cyprus, which follows the visa policy of the Schengen Area. [1] However, stays longer than 28 days per 12-month period require a permit. [2]
The UK has no free trade agreement with any of the EU Overseas Countries and Territories. Greenland and the UK have opened negotiations for a free trade agreement. [168] [169] Montenegro: 1 15 October 2007 1 May 2010 1 January 2021 Goods & Services The UK has no free trade agreement with Montenegro. [170] [109]