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Armenia Visa Guide

Its long and profound history makes Armenia a popular destination for travellers from all around the world. From fairy-tale castles to ancient cities, this land is a distinct spot for those seeking a trip off the beaten path. Of course, before travelling to this gorgeous land, you must find out whether you need a visa.

Do I Need a Visa for Armenia?

Whether you need a visa for Armenia depends on your nationality and the passport you hold. While Armenia allows over 80 countries to travel to the country without a visa, or with visa-on-arrival, regulations may quickly change. So, you can use the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia to find out the visa requirements you must meet.

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Travelling without an itinerary is never recommended. Visit our Armenia travel guide for a concise overview of the must-see attractions.

Did You Book a Flight to Armenia?

Citizens of most countries can travel to Armenia without a visa. You can get a visa at designated entry points with valid travel documents, as well as an e-visa. Showing a flight ticket to the country in visa applications can help the application to be approved. Therefore, you can also benefit from early booking advantages by booking your Armenia flight ticket in advance according to your travel date.

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Armenia Visa Types

Short-term and long-term visiting visas are available in Armenia. A short-term visitor visa allows you to stay in the country for up to 21 days within 90 days. A long-term visitor visa will enable you to stay up to 120 days within 180 days.

It would be best to remember that the validity of a visitor visa changes between 21 days to 120 days. Upon your request and approval, you can get a single entry or multiple entry visa. In both cases, the validity does not exceed 120 days in total.

Long-Stay in Armenia

If you intend to stay in Armenia for longer than 120 days in total, you should apply for a residency permit. Temporary, permanent, and special residence applications are processed on a circumstance-basis.

Stays shorter than a year are described as a temporary residence, whereas a stay up to five years is processed as a permanent residence. In such cases, you should submit all the required documents to prove why, where, and how you will stay in the country.

Higher education, business, and investment or being a family member of an Armenian citizen are some of these cases. You should also know that a residence permit needs an application in Armenia, not at the consular office.

General Requirements for Armenia Visa Applications

Citizens of most countries can apply for an e-visa to travel to Armenia. You can use the relevant page on the official website of Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to see whether you can visit Armenia with an e-visa.

During the e-visa application, you will need to submit the following documents:

• A scanned colour copy of the first and last page of your passport—your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of arrival and at least one page available for stamping.
• A scanned passport-size color photo with a white background – biometric and taken within six months,
• Proof of accommodation,
• Bank statements of the last three months – if applicable,
• Travel itinerary,
• Flight ticket,
• Health (travel) insurance.

There may be some other documents required for different purposes of visit, especially for the applications to embassies. Investors and visitors for business purposes may need to submit tax returns, bank account statements, and various other documentation.

Plus, students may be asked to submit a document to show their enrolment at an educational institution. Unemployed applicants, on the other hand, may be asked to submit their bank accounts or an invitation letter indicating the funding of their stay.

Armenia Visa Requirements per Country

Armenia visa requirements may differ depending on your country of origin. EU citizens, UK, US passport holders, and visitors from visa-exempted countries do not need a visa to enter Armenia. Citizens of these countries are allowed to stay in Armenia for 180 days without a visa.

Visitors from restricted countries can only apply upon invitation and at the diplomatic representations of the Republic of Armenia.

Types of Armenian Visa Application

Armenian visa procedures include three different groups: e-visa, consular visa, and visa on arrival. You can check which visa application procedure is available for your passport.

1- Visa Exemption

Armenia offers the citizens of most European and Asian countries visa-free entry. You can check the visa-free country list provided by the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to see whether you can enter Armenia without a visa.

2- Electronic Visa

If your country isn’t on the visa-free list, don’t worry. Armenia’s visa process is quite fast and practical. If your passport is valid for Armenia e-Visa, you can apply online by filling out a form and making the payment by your credit card.

You can use the e-visa application portal via the official website of the Armenian government and start your visa process right away. Almost all foreign citizens, except for those from restricted countries, are eligible for this e-visa.

3- Visa on Arrival

Travellers who are ineligible for e-visa or not able to proceed online before arrival may apply for an Armenia visitor visa. The border gates that allow visa on arrival procedures are as follows:

• Bagratashen in Tavush, Bavra in Shirak, and Gogavan in Lori provinces are border gates with Georgia for land transportation.
• Meghri in Syunik is the border gate with Iran.
• Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan and Gyumri International Airport are border gates for international flights.

Although getting a visitor's visa on arrival is possible, you should keep in mind that the queues at border gates may be very tiresome and time-consuming. Plus, the risk of being rejected due to missing documents is higher than e-visa applications.

4- Consular or Embassy Visa

A consular visa is required for long-term visa applications and the passport-holders of restricted countries. In order to apply for this type of visa, the applicant must also have obtained an invitation.

Armenia Visa Sponsorship

If you do not qualify for visa-free travel, or an e-visa/visa-on-arrival, you will be required to submit an invitation letter. The invitation should be signed either by a sponsoring institution (e.g., an organising committee, a university, a business partner, etc.) or an Armenian citizen residing in the country (e.g., a family member, a relative).

The visa invitation letter should clearly utter the name, surname, personal information, address, the contact information of both the host and the invited person while declaring the exact date of entry and duration. In some cases, it is also required that the invitation letter shows how the visitor will finance their stay in the country (e.g., the visit is funded by a project, the host organization, or a business partner).

Armenia Visa Application Centers

Armenia e-visa application is processed in two to three days. E-visa payments are made by credit card during the application process.

Visa on arrival can be paid by credit card or cash, but visa fees may be much higher than e-visa fees. Currently, the short-term visa fee amounts to 7 Euro dollars, whereas the long-term visitor visa amounts to 35 Euro dollars. Since application fees may vary depending on the latest regulations, consult the official web page of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking a Yerevan ticket.