Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said Armenia could secure visa-free travel with the European Union within the next two years as negotiations with Brussels continue to advance.

Speaking during a meeting with voters in Armenia’s Shirak region, Pashinyan expressed confidence that Armenian citizens would soon be able to travel to EU countries without visas.

Pashinyan Predicts Visa-Free Travel Within Two Years

“We are saying that, at the latest within two years, we will have a visa-free regime with the European Union,” Pashinyan stated during the televised meeting.

He added that travellers departing from Shirak Airport would eventually be able to fly directly to destinations such as Larnaca in Cyprus using only their passports.

The Armenian leader also suggested that growing competition in the aviation sector could help reduce ticket prices significantly in the future.

EU And Armenia Continue Visa Liberalisation Talks

The comments follow several key developments in Armenia’s ongoing negotiations with the European Union over visa liberalisation.

On 5 November 2025, the European Union officially handed Armenia its Visa Liberalisation Action Plan, outlining reforms and conditions required for future visa-free travel.

Earlier, on 9 September 2024, Armenia and the European Commission formally announced the start of negotiations on visa liberalisation.

The process was confirmed during a meeting between Pashinyan and then-European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas.

Closer EU Relations Becoming Strategic Priority

Visa liberalisation has become one of the central goals in Armenia’s broader efforts to strengthen political and economic ties with the European Union.

For Armenian citizens, visa-free access would significantly simplify short-term travel to countries within the Schengen Area for tourism, business and family visits.

The process, however, requires extensive reforms related to border management, migration policy, document security and judicial cooperation.

Regional Shift Continues In South Caucasus

The negotiations also reflect wider geopolitical changes in the South Caucasus, where Armenia has increasingly sought deeper engagement with European institutions.

If completed, Armenia would join several neighbouring Eastern Partnership countries that already benefit from visa-free travel arrangements with the European Union.