Armenia and Turkey simplify visa issuance procedures for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports – MFA

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29.12.2025, 18:20

As part of the agreements reached by the special representatives for the Armenian-Turkish normalization process, Armenia and Turkey have decided to simplify the visa issuance procedure for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.

Armenia and Turkey simplify visa issuance procedures for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports – MFA

YEREVAN, December 29. /ARKA/. As part of the agreements reached by the special representatives for the Armenian-Turkish normalization process, Armenia and Turkey have decided to simplify the visa issuance procedure for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.

Starting January 1, 2026, holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports of both countries will be able to obtain electronic visas (e-visas) free of charge.

"In this regard, Armenia and Turkey once again confirm their commitment to continuing the normalization process between the two countries with the goal of achieving full normalization without any preconditions," the ministry said.-0-

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