UAE exempts Armenian citizens from pre-entry visas

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has waived pre-entry visas between the UAE and Armenia for stays of up to 90 days.

The move will come into force in the coming months, and will include special, official and ordinary passport-holders for both countries.

The signing of the new protocol was attended by Khaled Abdullah Belhoul, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Karen Grigorian, Ambassador of Armenia to the UAE.

Belhoul reiterated that the decision demonstrates the strength of relations between the UAE and Armenia, which were founded on the spirit of mutual understanding and respect, and in line with the aspirations and directives of the leadership of both countries to further develop relations.

He added that this is the result of diplomatic efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance the UAE's position globally, in line with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ strategy 2023-2026.