UAE Residents to Get Visa-Free Entry to Armenia from July 1
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Starting July 1, 2025, Armenia will grant visa-free entry to residents of the UAE and other GCC countries, expanding travel accessibility for expatriates across the region. The policy allows UAE residents to enter Armenia without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, provided their residency is valid for at least six months.
Key Highlights:
- Visa-Free Travel Effective Date: July 1, 2025
- Eligibility: UAE residents (and other GCC residents) with a residency visa valid for at least 6 months
- Travel Purpose: Tourism, leisure, and business
- Stay Duration: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Expanded Access: Applies to all GCC passport holders and GCC residency permit holders
- Wider Scheme: Includes valid residency permit holders from GCC, EU, Schengen Area, and the US
- Flight Access: Direct flights from UAE via flydubai, Air Arabia, and Wizz Air
- Tourism Appeal: Armenia offers UNESCO-listed monasteries, mountains, cultural festivals, and a vibrant culinary scene
- Previous Policies: UAE citizens visa-free since 2017, Qatar since 2019, and Kuwait since 2022
- Purpose: Boost economic ties, tourism, and business opportunities with the Gulf region
- Quote from Armenia Tourism Committee: “This milestone reflects our dedication to making Armenia more accessible to regional travellers.”
