India, Feb. 18 -- Armenia has rolled out one of its most expansive travel relaxations to date, introducing a temporary visa-free regime for foreign nationals from 113 countries, including India.

The policy came into effect on 1 January 2026 and will remain valid until 1 July 2026, aimed at boosting tourism and improving global connectivity during the first half of the year.

The residence permit must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.

Authorities have clarified that the qualifying residence permit may be presented either as a physical card or as a passport sticker.

The exemption applies to nationals of 113 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America, including South Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Th...