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Armenian Embassy in Damascus has launched a "hotline" and urges compatriots to avoid relocation
... embassy also reported that compatriots who have applied for citizenship but have not yet received their passports, and Syrian citizens of Armenian descent who wish to travel to Armenia, can contact the Armenian embassies in Damascus or Beirut and obtain visas in a simplified manner. According to international media, armed rebel groups have penetrated most of the districts of Aleppo, and they are receiving reinforcements and military equipment through the northern borders. The Syrian army has redeployed ...
12/03/2024Armenian government tightens entry procedures for citizens of India, Iraq and Egypt due to the large number of illegal migrants
... period from January 1 to August 28, 2024, 11,965 citizens of India, 658 citizens of Egypt and 255 citizens of Iraq arrived in Armenia and are currently illegally residing in Armenia. By the government's decision it is proposed to issue electronic visas to the citizens of these countries if they have temporary or permanent residence permits (or valid entry visas) in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Russia, Japan, European Union, Schengen Agreement ...
10/24/2024Azerbaijani claims that there was no ethnic cleansing in Artsakh are untrue - Michael Roth
Michael Roth, head of the German Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee, said today in Yerevan that Azerbaijani authorities’ statements that there was no ethnic cleansing in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and forced displacement of its ethnic Armenian population do not correspond to reality. YEREVAN, 19 September. /ARKA/. Michael Roth, head of the German Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee, said today in Yerevan that Azerbaijani authorities’ statements that there was no...
09/19/2024Will there be mass emigration from Armenia after visa liberalization with EU?
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan answered the question of how likely mass emigration from Armenia is after the liberalization of visas with the European Union (EU). YEREVAN, September 18 /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan answered the question of how likely mass emigration from Armenia is after the liberalization of visas with the European Union (EU). "Negotiations ...
09/18/2024Armenia and Tunisia to cancel visas for persons with diplomatic passports
The standing committee on foreign relations of the Armenian National Assembly has green-lighted on Wednesday the ratification of an agreement between the governments of Armenia and Tunisia on the cancellation of visas for persons with diplomatic passports. YEREVAN, 4 September. /ARKA/. The standing committee on foreign relations of the Armenian National Assembly has green-lighted on Wednesday the ratification of an agreement between the governments of Armenia ...
09/04/2024Armenia's Foreign Ministry warns citizens about entry denials despite holding Schengen visas
Holding a Schengen visa does not guarantee an unconditional right to enter the Schengen Area YEREVAN, August 26. /ARKA/.The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently received numerous reports from citizens who, despite obtaining Schengen visas from various European embassies, have been denied entry upon arrival in those countries. These individuals have subsequently had to return to Armenia. Upon investigating the issue in cooperation with Armenian embassies and the relevant authorities ...
08/26/2024Prime Ministers of Armenia and Belgium discuss conclusion of Armenian-Azerbaijani peace treaty and "Crossroads of Peace" project
... momentum to the multi-sector cooperation. The sides also exchanged views on Armenia-European Union cooperation. In particular, issues related to the democratic reforms carried out in Armenia with the support of the EU, the dialogue on the liberalization of visas were discussed. -0-
03/21/2024Armenian citizens will be able to enter UAE without visas from February 1, 2024 - Foreign Ministry
From February 1, 2024, Armenian citizens will be able to enter, exit and transit through the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without visas. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARKA/. From February 1, 2024, Armenian citizens will be able to enter, exit and transit through the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without visas. A similar opportunity will be given to Emirati citizens wishing to visit Armenia....
01/08/2024Armenian citizens will be able to stay in UAE without visa for 90 days
... Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan, the protocol was signed on September 7, 2023 and implies that citizens of Armenia and the UAE will be able to enter and stay, respectively, in the UAE and Armenia for 90 days without the need to obtain visas. --0--
12/22/2023Armenia simplifies visa regime for citizens of Indonesia and Panama
Armenia will simplify visa regime for citizens of Indonesia and Panama. YEREVAN, December 7. /ARKA/. Armenia will simplify visa regime for citizens of Indonesia and Panama. The relevant decision was approved by the government today. Now Indonesian citizens will be able to get a visa upon arrival in Armenia. An agreement was reached between the two countries on mutual application of this regime, according to which Armenian citizens, including tourists, will also be able to enter Indonesia without...
12/07/2023Armenia and Tunisia to abolish entry visas for holders of diplomatic passports
The Armenian government has approved on Friday an agreement concluded with the government of Tunisia on abolishing entry visas for holders of diplomatic passports. YEREVAN, November 17. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has approved on Friday an agreement concluded with the government of Tunisia on abolishing entry visas for holders of diplomatic passports. The government ...
11/17/2023Armenian government cancels visas for Panamanian citizens
The Armenian government on Thursday approved a decision on canceling entry visas for citizens of the Republic of Panama. YEREVAN, September 7. /ARKA/. The Armenian government on Thursday approved a decision on canceling entry visas for citizens of the Republic of Panama. According to the government, the abolition of visa ...
09/07/2023Petition for Armen Ashotyan's arrest filed with Anti-Corruption Court
... considers everything that is happening is an open and cynical political harassment. Ashotyan used his right to remain silent, insisting on his previous testimony given as a witness in the same case. They confiscated his biometric identity card with foreign visas," said Atanesyan. Spokesman for the Investigative Committee Gor Abrahamyan confirmed to the media that a petition for Ashotyan's arrest has already been submitted to the court. Earlier Abrahamyan told Novosti-Armenia news agency that Ashotyan ...
06/15/2023Government of Armenia cancels entry visas for visiting UAE
Armenian citizens will be able to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without entry visas. YEREVAN, January 26. /ARKA/. Armenian citizens will be able to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without entry visas. The Armenian government approved today a set of amendments to the memorandum of understanding between the governments ...
01/26/2023President of Armenian Muay Thai Federation accused of organizing illegal emigration
... conspiracy. According to NSS, the investigation revealed that in collision with a group of unidentified persons Arsen Brutyan organized the departure of Armenian citizens abroad in return for $ 3.4-7 thousand. For this purpose, in order to obtain Schengen visas for these persons, he and his accomplices fabricated certificates, including fake documents that the persons worked for the Muay Thai Federation of Armenia as trainers or were athletes. The fake documents were about the amount of salaries paid to ...
12/06/2022Criminal group that organized illegal immigration of citizens for $25 thousand disclosed in Armenia
... travel agencies, numerous false documents, empty blanks for documents, notary journals with records of the sums paid by several dozen citizens, who received permits for illegal entry to foreign countries, as well as photos of passports and foreign entry visas of the citizens who left Armenia due to illegal immigration, and cell phones containing voice messages about the organization of illegal immigration were found and confiscated. Four members of the criminal group were detained during the investigation,...
11/14/2022Parliament speaker: Armenia hopes that Poland will reconsider its requirement for Armenian citizens to have transit visas at Polish airports
Armenia hopes that Poland will reconsider its requirement for Armenian citizens to have transit visas at Polish airports, Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan said today as he met with Chairman of the Foreign Relations and EU Affairs Committee of the Polish Senate Bogdan Klich in Yerevan. YEREVAN, November 9. /ARKA/. Armenia hopes that ...
11/09/2022Armenia to lift coronavirus restrictions on entry visas for citizens of several countries
... said the removal of the restrictions is due to the improvement of the situation with Covid-19. According to this decision, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Vietnam will be removed from the list of countries whose citizens can obtain visas to visit Armenia only by invitation at its diplomatic missions and consulates. Another decision proposes to clarify the list of countries whose citizens can apply for an entry visa to Armenian diplomatic missions, consulates, through the electronic ...
06/30/2022Armenian FM to visit Brussels to co-chair Armenia-EU Partnership Council session
... Economic and Investment Program, cooperation in the areas of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The sides will also exchange views on the trade-economic and sectoral cooperation and launching of the dialogue on the liberalization of entry visas. The sides will discuss then the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and regional security issues. The Armenian delegation is led by Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and the EU delegation by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep ...
05/17/2022Armenia and Dominican Republic to abolish entry visas
The Armenian government has approved a proposal to sign an agreement with the government of the Dominican Republic on the abolition of entry visas for holders of diplomatic, official and ordinary passports. YEREVAN, October 22. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has approved a proposal to sign an agreement with the government of the Dominican Republic on the abolition of entry visas for holders ...
10/22/2021Armenia’s position in Passport Index 2021 not changed
... the index is 89, based on a total of visa-free or visa-on-arrival access provided. The UAE passport has become the most powerful in the world yet again allowing entry to 152 countries. As many as 98 countries offer visa-free entry, 54 countries offer visas on arrival and 46 countries require a visa before entering the country. The ranking is based on freedom of movement and visa-free travel to passport holders. The strength of the passport does not only represent the identity of the citizen, but also ...
10/05/2021Spain resumes issuance of visas for tourists from Armenia
Spain has resumed issuance of visas for tourists from Armenia, the Armenian Embassy in Spain said. YEREVAN, July 13. /ARKA/ Spain has resumed issuance of visas for tourists from Armenia, the Armenian Embassy in Spain said. "Starting from July 14, the Spanish visa center BLS ...
07/13/2021For security reasons entry procedure of foreign citizens to Artsakh has been updated
... into account security considerations, information about applications is also transmitted to the Russian peacekeeping forces. After the approval of applications, the foreign nationals who submitted them are informed about it and after receiving their visas at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Artsakh in Yerevan, they can leave for Artsakh. As for the timing, corresponding works are being carried out to improve the mechanism. The entry permit is issued within 3 or 4 working days. Sometimes ...
02/17/2021Foreign citizens wishing to visit Artsakh need to obtain permits
... which a visa-free regime is in effect. Application information is also shared with the Russian peacekeeping force in a security-sensitive manner. After the approval of the applications, the foreign citizens are informed about it and can obtain their visas at the permanent representation of Artsakh in Yerevan, Armenia. After that, they can travel to Artsakh. The Artsakh Foreign Ministry said also that work is underway to improve this procedure. The entry permit will be issued within 3-4 business days....
02/09/2021Armenia's Unified Information Center publishes list of hotlines
... entries and exits between Armenia and Artsakh can be obtained by calling +37447 95 42 29, +37447 94 45 29. If citizens arriving from Artsakh do not have documents, they can contact the passport office nearest to their place of residence or the Office of Visas and Passports (OVIR). Children can get education at the school nearest to their place of residence without submitting documents. In order to promptly respond to citizens' questions related to servicemen in the combat zone, a working commission ...
10/15/2020Armenia removes ban on foreigners entering the country
... the parliament was convened to discuss the extension of the state of emergency for another month. Avinyan said the possibility of obtaining a visa at the border has been temporarily eliminated, and foreigners will be able to enter Armenia only with visas obtained in diplomatic missions or consulates. According to Avinyan, this decision aims to make the flow of passengers to Armenia more controlled and predictable. Avinyan also said that persons arriving in Armenia will have to self-isolate for 14 ...
08/12/2020French embassy in Armenia resumes issuing long-term visas
... the diplomatic mission. YEREVAN, July 1. /ARKA/. The consular service of the French Embassy in Armenia is gradually resuming its activities, according to the website of the diplomatic mission. At the initial stage only applications for long-term visas (for a period of more than 3 months) will be accepted for training, residence in France for professional or family reasons. According to the consular service, long-term visas are not Schengen visas. They are issued for the applicant to stay in France ...
07/01/2020Iranian citizens may again travel to Armenia visa-free
... YEREVAN June 1. /ARКА/. The temporary suspension of the visa-free travels between Armenia and Iran came to an end on May 31, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry said. According to the Armenian-Iranian memorandum on the abolition of entry visas, signed on June 5, 2016, citizens of Armenia and Iran can enter, transit and stay without entry visas on the territory of the other side for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. The memorandum was temporary suspended on March 9, 2020 in connection ...
06/01/2020Armenia extends suspension of visa exemption agreement with China until May 31
... mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passport has been temporarily extended until May 31. The ministry also said that starting March 28, China temporarily (deadline not specified) banned the entry of foreign citizens, including those with valid visas and the residential permits. The decision to suspend the visa exemption agreement with China was approved by Armenian government on January 31, 2020, taking into account the epidemic situation caused by the coronavirus. The original suspension ...
03/27/2020Citizens of Armenia visiting the Netherlands will not be fined for expired visas, Embassy says
Citizens of Armenia who had to stay in the Netherlands due to canceled flights caused by the coronavirus outbreak will not pay fines for expired visas, the Armenian Embassy in the Netherlands said in a Facebook posting. YEREVAN, March 20. /ARKA/. Citizens of Armenia who had to stay in the Netherlands due to canceled flights caused by the coronavirus outbreak will not pay fines for expired visas,...
03/20/2020US Embassy in Armenia introduces restrictions on visa services
The United States Embassy in Armenia said it is introducing some restrictions on visa services as of Wednesday due to coronavirus outbreak. YEREVAN, March 19, /ARKA/. The United States Embassy in Armenia said it is introducing some restrictions on visa services as of Wednesday due to coronavirus outbreak. According to a statement on the Embassy’s website, the restrictions are effective from March 17 and are dictated by the measures to contain the spread of coronavirus. The measures include recommendations...
03/19/2020Armenia suspends visa free travels from Iran
... "Due to the epidemiological situation caused by the new type of coronavirus, the Memorandum of visa-free regime between Armenia and Iran is temporarily suspended. According to the decree of the Armenian government, Iranian citizens must receive entry visas in advance starting March 7, for which they need to apply to Armenian embassies / consulates in foreign countries or get an entry visa through the electronic system E-VISA," the ministry said in a statement. The ministry said also that the ...
03/10/2020Tourism committee head: coronavirus to affect Armenian tourism industry
... agency. Thousands of Iranians used to flock to Armenia in late March to celebrate here Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Safaryan said the coronavirus has affected also the potential flow of tourists from China. Earlier this year Armenia and China lifted visas for tourist travels , however, on February 1, Armenia closed its border for Chinese citizens until March 31. "The situation with the spread of the disease can also affect tourist flows from European countries, in particular, from Italy," ...
02/26/2020Armenian president suggests Jordan abolish travel visas for citizens of Armenia
Armenia's President Armen Sarkissian welcomed today King of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein Al Hashimi at the Presidential Palace, the government press office reported. YEREVAN, February 11. /ARKA/ Armenia's President Armen Sarkissian welcomed today King of Jordan Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein Al Hashimi at the Presidential Palace, the government press office reported. It quoted President Sarkissian as saying that the visit of the King of Jordan is historic and significant. He expressed hope...
02/11/2020Armenia and Serbia remove visas for travels
... one year. He said in order to maintain parity, Armenia makes a similar decision regarding Serbian citizens, providing them with the right to visa-free visits for a period of 180 days during one year. According to the deputy minister, the removal of visas will enhance the free movement of citizens. In this regard, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope that such a good and important decision will stimulate the opening of new air routes. “I hope that the decision will prompt the launch of ...
01/30/2020Serbia to open its embassy in Armenia at the end of February
... Dhabi. YEREVAN, January 14. / ARKA /. Serbia will open its embassy in Armenia at the end of February, Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said during a conversation with Armenian President Armen Sarkissian in Abu Dhabi. In 2019 October Serbia lifted visas for citizens of Armenia, who can travel to Serbia as tourist and stay there for a period of 90 days. The agreement was reached during Sarkissian's official visit to Serbia. In Abu Dhabi Sarkissian and Brnabic said the move is an important step in ...
01/14/2020U.S. Embassy in Armenia temporarily suspends some visa services
... communicate any updates to the email address provided by applicants. Also the Consular Section of the Embassy said that some changes have been made to entry procedures for U.S. visa applicants when visiting the Consular section. It said large personal ... ... Because of absence of diplomatic relations between the US and Iran, many citizens of Iran wishing to travel to the USA, apply for visas to the US Embassy in Armenia. According to reports, Iran fired missiles at two bases in Iraq housing US troops early Wednesday ...
01/08/2020Armenia and China remove visas for mutual tourist visits
The National Assembly of Armenia has approved today the ratification of Armenian-Chinese agreement on the mutual abolition of visas for people with ordinary passports. YEREVAN, December 10. /ARKA/. The National Assembly of Armenia has approved today the ratification of Armenian-Chinese agreement on the mutual abolition of visas for people with ordinary passports. The visa-free ...
12/10/2019Qatar abolishes entry visas for citizens of Armenia
... an official visit. Emir of Qatar congratulated Sarkissian on the opening of the Armenian Embassy in Qatar, describing relations between the countries as 'excellent.' Sarkissian was said to have thanked the government of Qatar for abolition of entry visas for citizens of Armenia and the opening of Armenia's Embassy in Qatar. He expressed confidence that the abolition of entry visas will have a positive impact on stimulating economic, cultural, scientific, educational and especially cultural ties ...
11/19/2019Serbia waives entry visas for citizens of Armenia
Armenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed today media reports that the government of Serbia has waived entry visas for Armenian citizens. YEREVAN, October 29. /ARKA/. Armenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed today media reports that the government of Serbia has waived entry visas for Armenian citizens. "According to verbal information, received ...
10/29/2019Armenia is up three notches in Henley Passport Index
... remained the same - 60. The improvement is therefore due to the movement of other countries in the ranking. Ukraine and Moldova have both climbed 19 places, while Georgia, Armenia's northern neighbor, has jumped 16. Georgian citizens can travel without visas to 114 countries, and citizens of Azerbaijan to 66 countries. Russian citizens received visa-free access to Sierra Leone, and now can visit 117 countries visa-free. The ranking of the strongest passports is topped by Singapore and Japan. Their ...
10/01/2019Armenia drops 6 notches in Henley & Partners passport index
... Armenia was 78th and 62nd in the list of countries with visa-free visits. The drop was caused by Djibouti and Benin which have revised their visa policies recently and now Armenian citizens wishing to visit these countries will need to receive electronic visas upon arrival (the Passport Index methodology considers a visa upon arrival as a visa-free entry, while an electronic visa is not considered as such). In 2009, Armenians could visit only 46 countries without visas, five years ago 55 countries. Globally,...
07/02/2019Armenia, China scrap visas
Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi signed May 26 a number of documents following their talks in Yerevan. YEREVAN, May 27. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi signed May 26 a number of documents following their talks in Yerevan. The list of the signed documents includes an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports, an agreement on extradition and a protocol for food...
05/27/2019Armenia removes requirement for citizens of Chile with diplomatic or official passports to obtain entry visas for visiting Armenia
The government of Armenia approved today an agreement that removes the requirement for citizens of Chile with diplomatic or official passports to obtain entry visas for visiting Armenia. YEREVAN, May 10. /ARKA/. The government of Armenia approved today an agreement that removes the requirement for citizens of Chile with diplomatic or official passports to obtain entry visas for visiting Armenia. Foreign ...
05/10/2019Armenia introduces visa waiver regime with Hong Kong
... investments and development of tourism,” Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan said on Thursday. In his words, the agreement will come into force on March 3. Mnatsakanyan said that Armenia’s guests will be allowed to stay in the country without visas for 180 days, and Armenian citizens will have a right to travel to Hong Kong for 30 days. Asked by Armenian Vice Premier Tigran Avinyan at which stage a similar project of visa waiver with China is, the minister said that at the moment the ministry ...
01/24/2019US embassy in Armenia provides additional information regarding passport and visa services
... provided today additional information regarding passport and visa services. YEREVAN, December 26 /ARKA/. The US Embassy in Armenia provided today additional information regarding passport and visa services. "At this time, scheduled passport and visas services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. We will not update this account until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety ...
12/26/2018Armenian police unveil preliminary voter lists
... website of the Police. The lists have also been provided to the territorial election centers and should be posted in accessible places. The Police asked voters to report inaccuracies in the lists, if they find any, to local offices of passports and visas. The Police also provided a telephone number -011 37 02 36 - for reporting inaccuracies on any working day from 9:00 to 18:00. Armenia’ acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigned October 16 to clear way for the dissolution of the parliament ...
11/19/2018Japan and Armenia to expand cooperation, ministers say
... training programs were provided to Armenia," Mnatsakanyan said. He expressed also hope for the early opening of the direct Yerevan-Tokyo flight, and also presented negotiations on the liberalization of the visa regime. ‘Armenia has lifted entry visas for the citizens of Japan, and hopes for a reciprocal step," Mnatsakanyan said. Kano, in turn, said that Japan wants to facilitate the visa regime for Armenian citizens, which, he said, will contribute to cultural exchange between the countries....
09/03/2018Shengen visa cost for Armenia’s citizens to be left unchanged - Switalski
... will simplify visa issuing procedures for right-minded travelers, though raising the basic cost from €60 to €80, and for the countries having visa liberalization agreements from €30 to €40. Switalski said that the increase of fee for Shengen visas is still being discussed and it is just a proposal so far. In his words, the European Union has expressed its intention to amend the Shengen Code, and negotiations are under way now. The final version has not been approved so far, and it is still ...
07/16/2018Operation of Russian -Turkish consortium Visametric may be blocked in Armenia
... operation of a Russian-Turkish consortium VisaMetric in Armenia may be blocked if it failed to ensure the confidentiality of personal data. In late March the German Embassy in Armenia said it would no longer accept applications for the provision of Schengen visas, delegating this procedure to VisaMetric. It was said that applications for Schengen visas for traveling to Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria and Sweden would be considered by VisaMetric, which won a three-year tender for providing ...
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