EU Won't Confirm 2029 Visa-Free Deal with Armenia

The European Commission did not confirm the introduction of a visa-free regime with Armenia by 2029.

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The European Commission has not confirmed a visa-free regime between the EU and Armenia for 2029.
Official representative of the European Commission, Paula Pinto, stated it is too early to set a specific date for visa liberalization.
Armenia aims to achieve visa-free access to the EU by 2029, as stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
The EU and Armenia are engaged in discussions on visa liberalization, with a plan of action delivered in November 2025.
The plan of action includes reforms in document security, border management, migration, public safety, and protection of fundamental rights.
The European Commission has not confirmed any requirement for Armenia to impose visas on Russian citizens.
Armenia has not announced plans to introduce visas for Russian citizens.
Armenia is pursuing accession to the EU, with plans to submit application documents soon.
Russia has expressed concern over Armenia's potential EU accession, citing implications for its relations with the Eurasian Economic Union.

The dialogue on visa liberalization began in September 2024. — fontanka
Armenia plans to start submitting documents for EU accession in the near future. — vedomosti
President Putin reminded Pashinyan of Moscow's position on Armenia's EU accession during the SCO summit in Bishkek on September 1. — vedomosti
Armenia is the only country with which the EU is currently negotiating visa liberalization. — kommerant
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev stated that Armenia's application for EU membership would severely damage its relations with Russia and other EAEU members. — vm
Armenia must fully align its foreign policy with the EU, including introducing visas for Russians and joining sanctions against Russia. — vm
Armenian outlet Hraparak reported that EU partners demanded Armenia impose visas on Russians. — kommerant
Pashinyan stated that Armenia has no plans to introduce visas for Russians. — fontanka
Russia insists that Armenia's foreign policy direction must be decided through a national referendum, though no procedure has been announced. — vm