The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia has announced the extension until July 1, 2027 of its temporary visa exemption for certain nationals who hold a residence permit valid for at least six months issued by the United States, EU member states, Schengen states, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman.
The exemption was originally effective from 1 January to July 1, 2026 for 113 countries.
The list of eligible nationalities has been reduced to 111, with the removal of Sudan and Yemen. They can stay in Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days within a one-year period.
The residence permit, valid for at least six months from the date of entry in Armenia, must be presented either as a physical card or as a sticker placed in the passport.
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