Automated border control equipment is planned to be installed at Zvartnots International Airport by the end of 2026. The systems will be placed in the arrival and departure areas. This was announced by Minister of Internal Affairs of Armenia Arpine Sargsyan during parliamentary discussions on the draft state budget for 2027. The innovation is expected to automate state border crossing procedures.
Earlier, the Armenian authorities reported on the preparation of an automated border control system for biometric passport holders. The project is part of a large-scale modernization of identification infrastructure and border procedures.
Since November 1, 2026, a new system for issuing biometric passports and identification cards has been operating in the country. Currently, 14 citizen service offices are open, and their number is planned to increase to 23 by March 2027. The development of biometric infrastructure is also provided for in the draft state budget for 2027.