Armenia-Iran visa-free travel deal enters into effect

Armenia-Iran visa-free travel deal enters into effect

PanARMENIAN.Net - The agreement lifting the visa requirements between Armenia and Iran is entering into effect on August 6 to allow Armenian citizens to travel to the Islamic Republic without entry permits, Tert.am reports.

All border checkpoints across the country have already been notified of the measure, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Seyed Kazem Sadjadi has said as he met with Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan for private talks, the Government’s press service reports.

Both sides have agreed the deal will promote tourism development, facilitating mutual visits.

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