EU Visa Liberalization: Armenia says it has completed 41 of 72 reforms under the EU Visa Liberalization Action Plan, with two EU assessment missions planned before year-end to review progress and remaining commitments. Tourism Admin Upgrade: The government has approved a procedure to create a unified, digitized database of tourism service providers, aiming to streamline regulation and improve data sharing. Schengen Queue Fix: Deputy Interior Minister Armen Ghazaryan links Schengen visa bottlenecks to market and demand shifts, and says the “fundamental solution” is further liberalization of Armenia’s visa regime with the EU, with work continuing and more EU visits scheduled. Citizenship & Travel Documents: Armenia reports a historic high of 32,000+ citizenship applications in 2025, largely from ethnic Armenians in Russia, with officials warning citizenship is sometimes sought mainly to obtain a travel document—prompting plans to revise policy. Armenia’s Travel Demand: In H1 2026, Armenia recorded 1.042 million tourists (+14.8% y/y) alongside positive net migration (+5,200), while service sector growth accelerated to 11.0% and passenger transport rebounded. Regional Safety Note: Azerbaijan claims 436 people have been killed or injured by mine explosions since 2020, urging travelers to use only designated safe routes.