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Turkey and Armenia to Ease Visa Procedures from January 1, 2026

Published December 29, 2025, 18:10
Turkey and Armenia to Ease Visa Procedures from January 1, 2026

Turkey and Armenia announced the easing of visa procedures from January 1, 2026, marking another step towards normalizing their relations. Initially, the easing applies to holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, who will be able to obtain free electronic visas. The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to full normalization of relations without preconditions, after years of severed diplomatic ties and a closed border since 1993. The rapprochement process began at the end of 2021 and includes the resumption of commercial flights since 2022.