Joint visa schemes are agreements among countries within a regional organization that facilitate easier travel between member states. Here are some notable examples:
1. Schengen Visa: This allows entry into any of the 29 European countries in the Schengen Area with a single visa.
2. Central American Single Visa: Citizens of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua can travel visa-free between these countries.
3. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Includes UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, allowing visa-free travel within member states.
4. Pacific Alliance: Citizens of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru can travel visa-free within these countries.
5. KAZA Univisa: Allows travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe for up to 30 days on a single visa.
6. CARICOM Visa: Covers 15 Caribbean countries, enabling visa-free travel among member states and issuance of a joint CARICOM passport.
7. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Facilitates free movement among 15 West African member states.
8. Mercosur Agreement: Allows visa-free travel among Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with certain regulations for international visitors.
9. British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS): Enables travelers to use a single visa to visit both the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Additionally, some countries accept visas from others for visa-free travel. For instance, a valid US visa allows entry into Costa Rica, Mexico, and the British Virgin Islands, among others.