The US visas with a validity period of 10 years are becoming effective for Armenian citizens earlier than announced.

The US Embassy had earlier unveiled an agreement about plans to effectuate the procedures from January 1, 2015. In a statement today, it says that the visas will be issued starting from today.

The Armenian citizens who have applied for a Non-Immigrant B Visa will be granted the right to a multiple entry for business or tourist trips for a period of up to 10 years. Participants of exchange programs eligible for F, M or J visas, as well as the individuals under their guardianship will from now on be granted multiple entry visas for up to five years.
The visa fees remain unchanged.