Armenia ranked 29th in Passport Index’s Welcoming Countries Rate

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Armenia is ranked 29^th among the world’s most welcoming countries, according to the ‘Welcoming Countries Rank 2017’ grades countries based on how many passports they accept visa-free, with visa on arrival or with eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation). According to the rating, Armenia trails behind Turkey (22^nd) and Iran (12^th), but surpasses Georgia, which has been ranked 51^st , as well as Azerbaijan, which is in 87^th position.