UAE and Armenia Sign Visa-Free Travel Agreement

The UAE and Armenia have agreed on visa-free travel rules for citizens of the two countries.

Visa-Free Travel Deal Signed:

“FM @AraratMirzoyan’s official visit to #UAE was marked with a signing ceremony to lift the visa regime for the citizens of #Armenia and #UAE,” Vahan Kostanyan, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, announced via X (formerly known as Twitter).

Visa-Free Travel to Armenia:

More than 40 nationalities can travel to Armenia visa-free, including those from the UAE, per the visa-free arrival list put up by the authority.

Extended Stay for UAE Citizens:

The new and updated regime allows UAE citizens to stay in Armenia 180 days a year.

Previous Visa-Free Entry for Diplomatic Passport Holders:

Previously, only UAE citizens with Diplomatic passports were allowed to enter Armenia under the visa-free regime according to bilateral and multilateral agreements.

Visa Requirements for Travel to the UAE

However, per the Visit Dubai website, citizens from Armenia still require a visa to enter the UAE.

Mirzoyan also met with Saqr Ghobash, the President of the Federal National Council, during his official visit to the UAE on September 7.

The discussions centred on boosting bilateral relations across various sectors in Armenia and the UAE, further strengthening the 25-year diplomatic ties shared by both nations.

Both parties were committed to fostering relations between their citizens, focusing on facilitating high-level visits and active participation in joint events.

Parliamentary Diplomacy:

The significance of parliamentary diplomacy was highlighted, particularly the need to activate the friendship groups operating in the two countries’ parliaments to advance mutual interests.

Armenian Vision for Stability and Peace:

Mirzoyan also informed Ghobash of the Armenian vision for establishing stability and lasting peace in the South Caucasus, a region fraught with challenges, especially following the 2020 war initiated by Azerbaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh.

Addressing Rights and Security Concerns:

Mirzoyan stressed the necessity of addressing the rights and security concerns of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh through international mechanisms.

Moreover, Mirzoyan highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, which resulted from Azerbaijan’s unlawful blockade of the Lachin corridor since December 2022 and the subsequent siege of 120,000 Nagorno-Karabakh residents since June of the same year.

UN Security Council Attention:

He stressed the importance of ongoing international attention to this issue, including action from the UN Security Council, which is responsible for global peace and security.

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