Armenia and Türkiye to simplify visa procedures from January 1
The visa application process between Armenia and Turkey will be significantly simplified starting in 2026, initially applying to holders of diplomatic and service passports.
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Kazakhstan, EU to discuss visa facilitation in February 2026
Previous negotiations took place in early December
Visa regime partially lifted between Azerbaijan and number of countries
Azerbaijan and the Maldives have mutually exempted holders of ordinary passports from visa requirements.
EU Council of Ministers discusses partnership with Armenia
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, participating in the Council of the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council, reported on discussions concerning the Armenia-EU partnership.
Moscow and Riyadh sign visa waiver agreement
Russia and Saudi Arabia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for holders of all types of passports: a foreign, diplomatic, or service one.
EU assessment mission to visit Yerevan for visa liberalization discussions
The EU assessment mission will soon arrive in Yerevan for meetings and discussions with the Armenian government regarding the Armenia-EU Visa Liberalization Action Plan, the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported.
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.
EU stops issuing multiple-entry Schengen visas to Russians - report
The European Union has stopped issuing multiple-entry Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens in most cases, Politico reported, citing European officials.
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.
EU Commission may sanction Georgia and suspend visa-free travel
The European Commission is considering the possibility of imposing sanctions against Georgia and suspending its visa-free regime. The level of political contact has already been reduced to a minimum.
Greece rejects proposal on visa ban for Russians
Greece has blocked the EU proposal to introduce new restrictions on the issuance of visas to Russian citizens, the Greek news portal reported.
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.
Visa-free agreement with Kazakhstan ratified in Armenia
Armenian parliamentarians have approved the visa-free agreement with Kazakhstan. The Central Asian republic ratified this document last week.
Putin expresses gratitude to China for visa-free travel for Russians
China's abolition of visas for Russians is a landmark event, Vladimir Putin said. The Russian President has expressed gratitude to the Chinese leadership for this decision.
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 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.
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.
Georgia refutes information about visa-free simplification for citizens of 17 countries
The Georgian Internal Ministry commented on earlier reports regarding business visas for citizens of 17 countries. The ministry explained that the rules for visa-free entry have been tightened, not simplified.
Georgia announces visa-free entry for citizens of 17 countries
New rules will come into effect in Georgia on May 16, allowing citizens of 17 countries to visit the country without a visa. This measure will make Georgia more accessible for foreigners living in the Middle East.
