Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that, until 1 July 2026, Indian citizens who hold valid residence permits from the United States, EU or Schengen states, or GCC countries may enter Armenia visa-free for up to 180 days in any 12-month period. The measure, published late on 19 February, is aimed at capturing a slice of India’s growing diaspora tourism and facilitating business visits by expatriate professionals based in the Gulf. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Crucially, the waiver is residence-permit based; ordinary Indian tourists without third-country residency must still obtain an e-visa. Airlines flying the Delhi–Yerevan circuit via Dubai and Doha anticipate a bump in summer traffic, particularly among Indian tech workers in the UAE seeking affordable Caucasus getaways. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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For travelers unsure whether they qualify for the waiver or still need to secure an Armenian e-visa, VisaHQ’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) offers step-by-step guidance, document checks, and application support—helping both leisure visitors and corporate road-warriors save time and avoid last-minute surprises at the border.
From a corporate standpoint, the policy simplifies travel for Indian managers overseeing IT-outsourcing contracts and mining projects in Armenia, eliminating a processing time of up to 10 working days for single-entry visas. Companies should, however, verify that employees’ residence permits are valid for at least six months beyond entry and are carried in original form. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
The Armenian government will review uptake and compliance before deciding whether to extend or expand the scheme. Travellers are reminded that overstay fines start at AMD 50,000 and that the 180-day allowance is cumulative, not per trip.
Crucially, the waiver is residence-permit based; ordinary Indian tourists without third-country residency must still obtain an e-visa. Airlines flying the Delhi–Yerevan circuit via Dubai and Doha anticipate a bump in summer traffic, particularly among Indian tech workers in the UAE seeking affordable Caucasus getaways. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
For travelers unsure whether they qualify for the waiver or still need to secure an Armenian e-visa, VisaHQ’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) offers step-by-step guidance, document checks, and application support—helping both leisure visitors and corporate road-warriors save time and avoid last-minute surprises at the border.
From a corporate standpoint, the policy simplifies travel for Indian managers overseeing IT-outsourcing contracts and mining projects in Armenia, eliminating a processing time of up to 10 working days for single-entry visas. Companies should, however, verify that employees’ residence permits are valid for at least six months beyond entry and are carried in original form. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
The Armenian government will review uptake and compliance before deciding whether to extend or expand the scheme. Travellers are reminded that overstay fines start at AMD 50,000 and that the 180-day allowance is cumulative, not per trip.
