Sven Mikser: Estonia welcomes liberalization of the visa regime between Armenia and the European Union
ArmInfo.Estonia welcomes liberalization of the visa regime between Armenia and EU, Estonia
Foreign Minister Sven Mikser stated during the joint press conference with Armenian MFA in Yerevan on June 13.
"I suppose, free relocation is an important aspect for contacts
between people. I would like to see the implementation of the
document on the liberalization of the visa regime between Armenia and
EU. As they say better sooner than later. I cannot say anything about
terms of the beginning of the dialogue on this question, but Estonia
welcomes the beginning of this process", Mikser said.
To note, on December 17, 2012 visa facilitation agreement was signed
between Armenia and EU, which came into force on January 1, 2014.
The agreement quickened the procedure of issuing visas in the
consulates of EU countries, accredited to Armenia. The decision on
issuing visa is made within 10 days and in emergency situations
within two or less days. Besides, according to the agreement fewer
documents are needed for receiving visa. After the signing of
agreement the price of visa fell to 35 EUR versus 60 EUR, which the
tourists had to pay prior to the ratification of the document.
Another advantage of the facilitated visa regime is free of charge
visa provided to children younger than 12, as well as to persons
with disabilities and persons accompanying them. The procedure of
issuing multiple entry visas has also been facilitated, which was
too complex and time- consuming before. Armenian citizens with
diplomatic passports do not need to receive visas. The agreement
regulates the terms of Armenian citizen's stay in the territory of
EU. Now this period totals 90 days in180-day period.