Armenia extends visa waiver for UAE, GCC residents until 2027

Armenia has extended its temporary visa waiver programme for UAE residents and citizens of several Gulf countries until July 1, 2027, state news agency Armenpress reported. Armenia implemented a full visa-free entry regime specifically tailored to citizens and residents of the GCC region last year on July 1. The extension applies to citizens of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman, as well as foreign nationals holding valid residency permits issued by the UAE, European Union member states, Schengen countries, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and the United States. Under the updated rules, eligible travellers can enter Armenia without an entry visa and stay for up to 180 days within a one-year period, according to a notice shared by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with travel companies which Gulf News has seen. The residence permit must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Armenia and must be presented either as a physical card or as a sticker placed in the passport. The revised list of eligible countries includes 111 nationalities. Yemen and Sudan have been removed from the previous list.