Help with obtaining an e-Visa

Republic of Armenia 🇦🇲

Armenia has introduced an electronic system for obtaining visas. While many Western nationalities are exempt for stays of less than 90 days, dozens of others have to apply online. Valid for 90 or 180 daysThe e-Visa allows you to stay up to 21 or 120 days in Armenia (1 entry only). It is obtained in 5 days on average for consular fees from 8 €

Consular fees (excluding service)

e-Visa
21
days
8 €
e-Visa
120
days

36 €

Reasons for travelling

  • Tourism
  • Cultural and sporting event
  • Business
  • Visiting relatives
  • Studies
  • Medical treatment

Eligible nationalities

🇿🇦 South Africa
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
🇧🇸 Bahamas
🇧🇭 Bahrain
🇧🇧 Barbados
🇧🇿 Belize
🇧🇹 Bhutan
🇧🇴 Bolivia
🇧🇦 Bosnia-Herzegovina
🇧🇳 Brunei
🇰🇭 Cambodia
🇨🇦 Canada
🇨🇱 Chile
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇰🇵 North Korea
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇩🇲 Dominique
🇪🇨 Ecuador
🇫🇯 Fiji
🇬🇩 Grenada
🇬🇹 Guatemala
🇬🇾 Guyana
🇭🇹 Haiti
🇭🇳 Honduras
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇮🇱 Israel
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇰🇮 Kiribati
🇰🇼 Kuwait
🇱🇦 Laos
🇱🇧 Lebanon
🇲🇰 Northern Macedonia
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇲🇻 Maldives
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇲🇳 Mongolia
🇲🇲 Myanmar
🇳🇷 Nauru
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
🇴🇲 Oman
🇵🇼 Palau
🇵🇦 Panama
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
🇵🇾 Paraguay
🇵🇪 Peru
🇵🇭 Philippines
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
🇱🇨 Sainte-Lucie
🇰🇳 Saint-Christophe-et-Niévès
🇸🇻 Salvador
🇼🇸 Samoa
🇸🇷 Suriname
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇹🇱 East Timor
🇹🇴 Tonga
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇹🇻 Tuvalu
🇻🇺 Vanuatu
🇻🇪 Venezuela

Please note that the Indians are currently experiencing problems obtaining their e-Visa, please contact the embassy.

Nationalities exempt from visa requirements for Armenia

These nationalities are exempt for stays of up to 180 days in Armenia over one calendar year

🇪🇺 European Union (all citizens of the European Union)
🇦🇱 Albania
🇦🇩 Andorra
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
🇧🇾 Belarus
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇨🇳 China (90 days)
🇻🇦 Vatican City
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇪🇨 Ecuador
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
🇺🇸 United States
🇬🇪 Georgia
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇮🇷 Iran (90 days)
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇯🇵 Japan
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
🇰🇼 Kuwait
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇲🇴 Macau
🇲🇩 Moldova
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇲🇪 Montenegro
🇳🇴 Norway
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
🇵🇦 Panama
🇶🇦 Qatar
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇷🇺 Russia
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
🇺🇦 Ukraine
🇺🇾 Uruguay

Eligible entry points

Land borders

  • Meghri
  • Gavan
  • Bagratashen
  • Bavra

Airport

  • Zvartnots International Airport

Railway station

  • Ayrum station

In summary

Format Electronics only
Mandatory Yes
Reason Tourism, business, culture, sport, visiting relatives, studies, medical treatment
Number of entries 1
How long does it take? 5 days
Length of stay Up to 120 days
Validity Up to 180 days
Consular fees From 8 €

For a trip to Armeniathe visa is a compulsory documentSome nationalities are exempt for stays of up to 90 or 180 days. Consular fees start at 8 € (excluding service) for a visa tourism, culture, art, medical treatment, studies or sports travel and allows you to stay up to 120 days. 

It is also possible to obtain a Armenian visa on arrival for certain nationalities.

We advise you to make the online request at least 5 days before your arrival in Armenia. If your reason for visiting Armenia is different, we advise you to apply for a regular visa at the nearest Armenian Embassy or Consulate.

When should you travel to Armenia?

  • Spring (April to June): Spring is ideal for sightseeing and hiking. The weather is pleasant, with mild temperatures and nature in full bloom. It's also the perfect season to observe Armenian cultural life, with various festivals and events.
  • Summer (July to August): Summer in Armenia is hot, especially in low-lying areas such as the capital, Yerevan. However, it's a good time to visit the mountainous regions, where temperatures are milder. Summer activities include swimming in Lake Sevan and attending music and cultural festivals.
  • Autumn (September to November): Autumn is another ideal time to visit Armenia. The weather is cool but pleasant, and the leaves change colour, offering magnificent scenery. It's also harvest time, so it's a great opportunity to sample fresh local produce, including Armenian wines.
  • Winter (December to March): If you like winter sports, winter is a good time to visit Armenia. The mountains offer excellent opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. Temperatures can be cold and some areas are snow-covered, but this offers a different and picturesque perspective of the country.

In general, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons for a balanced travel experience in Armenia, combining pleasant weather with a range of cultural and natural activities.

Places to visit in Armenia

Armenia, a country rich in history and culture, offers a host of fascinating places to visit. Among them, the Garni templea magnificent example of Hellenistic architecture, stands proudly with its elegant colonnades. Nearby, the Geghard monasterypartly carved out of the rock, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its exceptional acoustics and sculpted khachkars.

YerevanThe capital is a vibrant blend of modernity and tradition, home to Republic Square, the Armenian History Museum and the Armenian Genocide Memorial, which bears witness to a dark period in history. For nature lovers, the Lake Sevannicknamed the the pearl of Armenia "This is a region of breathtaking scenery and inviting beaches. Wine lovers should not miss the region of Vayots Dzorrenowned for its ancient vineyards and exquisite wines.

Every corner of Armenia reveals a unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty, promising an unforgettable experience for all visitors.

Practical information

Practical information

  • Official country name Armenia
  • Location Caucasus
  • Capital Yerevan
  • Area surface area : 29700 km²
  • Language Armenian
  • Currency : Dram
  • Climate : Continental
  • Time zone UTC +4

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Information

Security Safety in Armenia is generally considered to be good. It is important to note that Armenia has historical tensions with its neighbour, Azerbaijan, mainly due to the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.


Health
Medical services in Armenia are adequate in the major cities, but may be limited in rural areas. No specific vaccinations are required, apart from those conventionally administered in the West.

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