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Which nationalities are eligible for an Armenian e-Visa?

Armenia, a country rich in history and culture, attracts many travellers from all over the world. To make it easier to obtain a visa and promote tourism in the country, Armenia has introduced an electronic visa application system (e-Visa) for several nationalities. In this article, we'll look at the nationalities eligible for an Armenian e-Visa, the conditions associated with this procedure and the steps to follow to obtain this sesame.

Nationalities eligible for an Armenian e-Visa

The Armenian e-Visa is intended for nationals of countries which do not benefit from visa exemption or which require a visa on arrival to enter Armenia. The countries concerned by this facilitation are

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Kiribati, Kuwait, Marshall Islands, Laos, Lebanon, North Korea, Solomon Islands, Northern Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nicaragua, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, El Salvador, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Thailand, East Timor, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Venezuela.

Certain nationalities are exempt from visa requirements for stays of 90 or 180 days maximum over 1 year. :
Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Uruguay and Vatican City.

It is important to note that some nationalities are not not eligible to the Armenian e-Visa and must obtain a visa from the Armenian embassy or consulate in their country. These nationalities are : India, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Libya, Nigeria, Somalia, Iraq, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sierra Leone, Niger, Angola, Haiti. Citizens of these countries may also be subject to additional application fees and stricter background check procedures.

These lists change very quickly, so it is necessary to consult our homepage or the embassies to confirm this information in real time.

Conditions relating to the Armenian e-Visa

The Armenian e-Visa is subject to certain conditions that travellers must meet:

  • Validity of passport: The passport must be valid for at least 3 months on return from Armenia. It is recommended to have a digital and physical copy of the passport when applying for an e-Visa.
  • Type of visa The Armenian e-Visa is issued for tourism, family, business, medical, cultural, sporting and other non-immigrant activities.
  • Length of stay The Armenian e-Visa is valid for a maximum stay of 120 days.
  • Payment of fees The Armenian e-Visa processing fee must be paid online at the time of application. Refunds depend on the reasons given and are governed by our general terms and conditions of sale.

How do I obtain an Armenian e-Visa?

The procedure for obtaining an Armenian e-Visa is relatively simple and involves just a few steps:

  1. Access the official website, or our application help site: Go to the official Armenian government website, or our dedicated e-Visa application form.
  2. Fill in the form Complete the online form, providing all the information required, such as personal details, the purpose of the trip and passport details.
  3. Pay costs Armenian e-Visa processing fees must be paid online using a secure bank card. The amounts vary according to the length of stay requested.
  4. Receipt of e-Visa Once the application has been approved, you will receive the e-Visa by email in electronic format. It is advisable to print several copies of the document before travelling to Armenia.
  5. Presentation on arrival When you arrive in Armenia, present it to the relevant authorities to validate your entry into the country.