Armenia and EU discuss visa liberalisation progress
The fifth meeting of the Armenia-EU joint working group was held in Yerevan on 26 October.
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Azerbaijan and Colombia abolish visa requirements
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs Omar Bula Escobar have agreed on mutual exemption of the visa requirement for holders of ordinary passports on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, according to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
Ilham Aliyev simplifies visa regulations for FIFA U-15 World Championship
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree regarding the simplification of visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons arriving in Azerbaijan in connection with the first FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival for boys.
Iran intends to take part in 81st UN General Assembly
Iran plans to participate in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, assuming the United States fulfills its obligations and issues entry visas to the Iranian delegation in a timely manner, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
Montenegro to introduce visa-free travel for Kazakh citizens
Citizens of Kazakhstan will soon enjoy the opportunity to travel to Montenegro without a visa. This visa-free travel will be available from May 1 until October.
US suspends visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia
Consular officers must now deny visas based on current legislation until the review of applicant screening and selection procedures is completed
Russia-Jordan visa-free travel agreement comes into force
Nationals of Russia and Jordan will be able to travel to both countries without visas for up to 30 days starting December 13, with a respective agreement having entered into force.
Iran boycotts FIFA World Cup draw
The Iranian delegation has withdrawn from the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing U.S. visa restrictions that have impacted Iranian athletes, spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation Amir Mehdi Alavi said.
Visa waiver for Chinese citizens to take effect in Russia in near future
Russian President Vladimir Putin assured that Russia would lift visa requirements for tourists from China soon in response to a similar move by Beijing.
EU to stop issuing multiple-entry visas for Russians
The European Commission has announced a complete ban on issuing new multiple-entry visas to Russian citizens.
Russia-Jordan visa-free travel to begin in December
The agreement between Russia and Jordan on the mutual cancellation of visa requirements will come into force on December 13, 2025, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Russians now able to visit China visa-free
Starting today, Russians with a regular foreign passport can step into China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
China to introduce visa-free travel for Russians in two weeks
A visa-free policy would be available for Russian tourists visiting China this month, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Georgia accuses EU of interfering in electoral process
Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili has accused the European Union of interfering in Georgia’s internal political processes ahead of the country’s upcoming local elections, warning that pressure over the visa liberalisation issue is being used as a political tool.
EU not interested in suspension of visa-free travel with Georgia - Kobakhidze
Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze downplayed concerns about the potential suspension of the EU’s visa-free regime with Georgia, saying that it would only mean people queuing at embassies for visas again, while claiming that the majority of the population cares about “real national priorities.”
EU eases Schengen access for Turkish citizens
The European Union has eased rules for Turkish citizens to use its open-border Schengen Area, the bloc's ambassador to Ankara announced.
Nearly 1 mln foreign tourists travel to Russia on e-visas
Some 940,000 foreign tourists have travelled to Russia on e-visas since August 1, 2023, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said.
Azerbaijani parliament ratifies visa exemption deal with China
The Azerbaijani Parliament has ratified the country's agreement with China on mutual visa exemption for citizens holding ordinary passports.
China lifts visa requirements for Azerbaijani citizens
Visa regime between Azerbaijan and China has been abolished. The agreement was signed by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Today, an "Agreement between the Government of …
Russia and China discuss further visa liberalization
Russia and China have discussed the prospects of further visa liberalization during consultations between foreign ministries that took place in Beijing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. "During the meeting the …
