Tourism Policy: Armenia has approved plans to create a unified database of tourism service providers, aiming to centralize scattered data, digitize regulation, and improve oversight and transparency. Visa & Travel Ease: Armenia’s deputy interior minister says Schengen visa queues could ease via EU visa liberalization, with work already underway and a first phase expected to finish early next year. Visitor Numbers: Armenia welcomed 1.240 million tourists in Jan–July 2026 (+7% year-on-year), with July down versus June but still led by Russia, Georgia, and Iran. Citizenship & Mobility: Applications for Armenian citizenship hit a historic high—over 32,000 in 2025—largely from ethnic Armenians in Russia, with officials warning citizenship is sometimes used mainly to regain travel documents. Road & Logistics for Travelers: Moldova’s ECMT-permitted carriers will be exempt from Armenia road taxes, cutting costs for eligible international trips through Armenia. On-the-ground Travel Safety: Azerbaijan says mine explosions in de-occupied territories have killed or injured 436 people since 2020, urging travelers to use only designated safe routes.