Division 1.1 Purpose and scope of application

Article 1(1) of the Agreement provides that:

‘1.

The purpose of this Agreement is to facilitate the issuance of visas for an intended stay of no more than 90 days per period of 180 days to the citizens of Armenia.’.

The Agreement applies to all citizens of Armenia who apply for a short-stay visa, whichever country they reside in.

The Agreement does not apply to stateless persons holding a residence permit issued by Armenia. The rules of the Union visa acquis apply to that category of persons.

As from 10 January 2013, all citizens of the Union and citizens of the Schengen associated countries are exempted from the visa requirement when travelling to Armenia for a period of time not exceeding 90 days or when transiting through the territory of Armenia.

Article 1(2) of the Agreement provides that:

‘2.

If Armenia reintroduces the visa requirements for the citizens of the Union or certain categories of them, the same facilitations granted under this Agreement to the citizens of Armenia would automatically, on the basis of reciprocity, apply to the citizens of the Union concerned.’.