Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenian citizens could gain visa-free access to the European Union within two years. Speaking at a campaign event, Pashinyan told supporters they would need only a passport and ticket to travel to Europe. Formal negotiations on visa liberalization between Armenia and the EU began in 2024, with both sides working on reforms covering security, governance, and data protection. Final approval will require sign-off from the European Commission and the European Parliament once all required criteria are met.
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared that citizens of Armenia could travel to the European Union without visas within the next two years, signaling a major step forward in Armenia’s ties with Europe.
Speaking during a campaign meeting with voters, Pashinyan declared the visa liberalization issue “will be resolved within no later than two years”, The Caspian Post reports via Meduza.
“By then, all you’ll required is your passport and a ticket,” he notified supporters.
Official talks on visa liberalization between Armenia and the EU launched in 2024. Under the agreed roadmap, both sides are currently working closely on reforms related to security, governance, and data protection.
If the current pace of reforms continues, visa-free travel for Armenian citizens could become reality in the coming years. The final decision will depfinish on approval from the European Commission and the European Parliament after all required criteria are fulfilled.
