Armenia to Offer 180-Day Visa-Free Entry to 113 Nationalities in 2026

If you are planning to travel to Armenia in 2026, here is exciting news for you: the Republic of Armenia is opening its doors wider for travellers.

From January 1 to July 1, 2026, the country will allow nationals of 113 countries to enter visa-free, provided they hold a valid residence permit from certain major destinations.

If you are a frequent traveller with residency in the US, EU, or the Gulf, this is worth paying attention to.

Who Can Enter Armenia Visa-Free?

Under the new rules, travellers from 113 countries can enter Armenia without the need for a visa if:

• You are a citizen of one of the 113 listed countries.
• You hold a valid residence permit from:
  • The United States
  • Any European Union country
  • A Schengen Area country
  • The United Arab Emirates
  • Bahrain
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Kuwait
  • Oman

Your residence permit must be valid for at least six months from the date you enter Armenia.

If you qualify, you can stay up to 180 days within a one-year period.

That is a generous stay. It works well for tourists, business visitors, people visiting family, and even long, slow travel plans.

Important Entry Rules to Know

Armenian border officials will carefully check your residence permit. It must:

• Be a physical card or a sticker in your passport
• Show your name, nationality, and date of birth
• Display validity dates
• Be written in Latin characters
• Follow the Gregorian calendar format

If the document does not meet these standards, entry can be refused. So double-check before booking flights.

Which Countries Are Covered?

The list is wide and diverse. It includes countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

S. No.	Country
1	Algeria
2	Angola
3	Antigua and Barbuda
4	Bahamas
5	Belize
6	Benin
7	Bhutan
8	Bolivia
9	Bosnia and Herzegovina
10	Botswana
11	Brunei
12	Burkina Faso
13	Burundi
14	Cambodia
15	Cameroon
16	Canada
17	Cape Verde
18	Central African Republic
19	Chad
20	Chile
21	Colombia
22	Comoros
23	Congo
24	Costa Rica
25	Côte d’Ivoire
26	Cuba
27	Democratic Republic of the Congo
28	Djibouti
29	Dominica
30	Dominican Republic
31	East Timor
32	Egypt
33	El Salvador
34	Equatorial Guinea
35	Eritrea
36	Eswatini
37	Ethiopia
38	Fiji
39	Gabon
40	Gambia
41	Ghana
42	Grenada
43	Guatemala
44	Guinea
45	Guinea-Bissau
46	Guyana
47	Haiti
48	Honduras
49	India
50	Indonesia
51	Iraq
52	Israel
53	Jamaica
54	Jordan
55	Kenya
56	Kiribati
57	Laos
58	Lebanon
59	Liberia
60	Libya
61	Madagascar
62	Malawi
63	Malaysia
64	Maldives
65	Mali
66	Mauritania
67	Mauritius
68	Mexico
69	Micronesia
70	Mongolia
71	Morocco
72	Mozambique
73	Namibia
74	Nauru
75	Nepal
76	Nicaragua
77	Niger
78	North Korea
79	North Macedonia
80	Pakistan
81	Palau
82	Palestine
83	Paraguay
84	Peru
85	Philippines
86	Rwanda
87	Saint Kitts and Nevis
88	Saint Lucia
89	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90	Senegal
91	Seychelles
92	Sierra Leone
93	Solomon Islands
94	Somalia
95	South Africa
96	Sri Lanka
97	Sudan
98	Suriname
99	Syria
100	Tanzania
101	Thailand
102	Togo
103	Trinidad and Tobago
104	Tunisia
105	Turkmenistan
106	Tuvalu
107	Uganda
108	Vanuatu
109	Venezuela
110	Vietnam
111	Yemen
112	Zambia
113	Zimbabwe

This move clearly targets travellers who already have legal long-term status in major economies. It reduces paperwork and makes last-minute trips easier.

Why Armenia Is Making This Move

Officials say the goal is simple: bring in more visitors and make Armenia more connected to the world.

The country has been investing steadily in tourism. It offers ancient monasteries, dramatic mountain landscapes, and a food scene that surprises first-time visitors.

This visa waiver is meant to encourage both short holidays and longer stays. It also makes Armenia more attractive for business travel and regional trips.

For travellers already living in the EU, the US, or Gulf countries, Armenia suddenly becomes a much easier weekend or extended getaway option.

Not Eligible? Armenia’s e-Visa Is Still Simple

If you do not qualify for the visa exemption, Armenia’s e-visa system remains one of the easier ones in the region.

Applications are done fully online through the official government platform. There are two options:

• 21-day visa for $8
• 120-day visa for $38

Processing usually takes up to three working days. Compared to traditional visa procedures, it is straightforward and affordable.

What This Means for Travellers

If you hold residency in the US, EU, Schengen Area, or key Gulf countries and come from one of the 113 eligible nations, Armenia just became easier to visit in 2026.

No embassy visits. No visa fees. Just make sure your residence permit is valid and properly formatted.

For travel-savvy readers, this is the kind of policy shift that quietly changes trip planning. Armenia is positioning itself as flexible, accessible, and open for business.

If it was not already on your 2026 travel list, it might be time to reconsider.