EU could lift travel restrictions for Armenians

PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union could lift travel restrictions for Armenian citizens, the Armenian Service of RFE/RL reports citing a diplomatic source at the Council of Europe.

The EU chairmanship has reportedly suggested listing Armenia among the countries whose citizens can travel to the Schengen zone, as well as to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

The question could be discussed as early as Wednesday, June 30, although each country is free to decide whether to follow the EU guidelines or not.

In July 2020, for example, the EU member states approved a list of 15 countries, including Georgia, considered as safe due to their epidemiological situation related to the coronavirus. However, the Czech Republic restricted the entry of Georgians at its own discretion․

15 countries and territories are currently included in the EU's "green zone", such as the United States, Israel, South Korea and Singapore. The list is being updated every two weeks.

If the new motion is approved, Armenians will get to travel to Europe with a negative Covid-19 test result or a vaccine certificate.