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Armenia tourist visa: Requirements and application procedure

Published: September 21, 2021

Armenia Tourist Visa Image
Photo by Tehrani33, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Armenia tourist visa requirements are simple and easy to understand. Armenia offers visa EXEMPTION and E-VISA to many nationalities. But, those that REQUIRE a visa from the embassy can only apply for the visa with an invitation from an organization or individual in Armenia.

Visa-exempt nationalities can stay up to 180 days whereas e-Visa holders can stay up to either 21 days or 120 days depending on the visa.

Visa on Arrival (VOA) is currently suspended due to COVID.

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ARMENIA VISA REQUIREMENTS BY NATIONALITY

Armenia Tourist Visa Requirements by Nationality
Armenia Tourist Visa Requirements by Nationality

Minimum passport validity to enter Armenia as a tourist

The passport must be valid during the entire period of stay in Armenia.

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VISA EXEMPT nationalities

180-day entry in any 1 year period

  1. Albania
  2. Andorra
  3. Argentina
  4. Australia
  5. Austria
  6. Belarus
  7. Belgium
  8. Brazil
  9. Bulgaria
  10. Croatia
  11. Cyprus
  12. Czech Republic
  13. Denmark
  14. Estonia
  15. Finland
  16. France
  17. Georgia
  18. Germany
  19. Greece
  20. Hong Kong
  21. Hungary
  22. Iceland
  23. Ireland
  24. Italy
  25. Japan
  26. Kazakhstan
  27. Kyrgyzstan
  28. Latvia
  29. Liechtenstein
  30. Lithuania
  31. Luxembourg
  32. Macau
  33. Malta
  34. Moldova
  35. Monaco
  36. Montenegro
  37. Netherlands
  38. New Zealand
  39. Norway
  40. Poland
  41. Portugal
  42. Qatar
  43. Romania
  44. Russia
  45. San Marino
  46. Serbia
  47. Singapore
  48. Slovakia
  49. Slovenia
  50. South Korea
  51. Spain
  52. Sweden
  53. Switzerland
  54. Tajikistan
  55. Ukraine
  56. United Arab Emirates
  57. United Kingdom
  58. United States of America
  59. Uruguay
  60. Uzbekistan
  61. Vatican City

90-day entry in any 180 days

  1. China
  2. Iran

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VISA ON ARRIVAL eligible nationalities

120-day entry

  1. Micronesia

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E-VISA eligible nationalities

21-day or 120-day entry

  1. Antigua and Barbuda
  2. Bahamas
  3. Bahrain
  4. Barbados
  5. Belize
  6. Bhutan
  7. Bolivia
  8. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  9. Brunei
  10. Cambodia
  11. Canada
  12. Chile
  13. Colombia
  14. Costa Rica
  15. Cuba
  16. Dominica
  17. Dominican Republic
  18. Ecuador
  19. El Salvador
  20. Fiji
  21. Grenada
  22. Guatemala
  23. Guyana
  24. Haiti
  25. Honduras
  26. India
  27. Indonesia
  28. Iraq
  29. Israel
  30. Jamaica
  31. Jordan
  32. Kiribati
  33. Kuwait
  34. Laos
  35. Lebanon
  36. Malaysia
  37. Maldives
  38. Marshall Islands
  39. Mexico
  40. Micronesia
  41. Mongolia
  42. Myanmar
  43. Nauru
  44. Nicaragua
  45. North Korea
  46. North Macedonia
  47. Oman
  48. Palau
  49. Panama
  50. Papua New Guinea
  51. Paraguay
  52. Peru
  53. Philippines
  54. Saint Lucia
  55. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  56. Samoa
  57. Solomon Islands
  58. South Africa
  59. Suriname
  60. Taiwan
  61. Thailand
  62. Timor-Leste
  63. Tonga
  64. Trinidad and Tobago
  65. Turkey
  66. Turkmenistan
  67. Tuvalu
  68. Vanuatu
  69. Venezuela

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VISA REQUIRED nationalities (invitation not required)

120-day entry

  1. Antigua and Barbuda
  2. Bahamas
  3. Bahrain
  4. Barbados
  5. Belize
  6. Bhutan
  7. Bolivia
  8. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  9. Brunei
  10. Cambodia
  11. Canada
  12. Chile
  13. Colombia
  14. Costa Rica
  15. Cuba
  16. Dominica
  17. Dominican Republic
  18. Ecuador
  19. El Salvador
  20. Fiji
  21. Grenada
  22. Guatemala
  23. Guyana
  24. Haiti
  25. Honduras
  26. India
  27. Indonesia
  28. Iraq
  29. Israel
  30. Jamaica
  31. Jordan
  32. Kiribati
  33. Kuwait
  34. Laos
  35. Lebanon
  36. Malaysia
  37. Maldives
  38. Marshall Islands
  39. Mexico
  40. Micronesia
  41. Mongolia
  42. Myanmar
  43. Nauru
  44. Nicaragua
  45. North Korea
  46. North Macedonia
  47. Oman
  48. Palau
  49. Panama
  50. Papua New Guinea
  51. Paraguay
  52. Peru
  53. Philippines
  54. Saint Lucia
  55. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  56. Samoa
  57. Solomon Islands
  58. South Africa
  59. Suriname
  60. Taiwan
  61. Thailand
  62. Timor-Leste
  63. Tonga
  64. Trinidad and Tobago
  65. Turkey
  66. Turkmenistan
  67. Tuvalu
  68. Vanuatu
  69. Venezuela

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VISA REQUIRED nationalities (WITH  INVITATION ONLY)

120-day entry

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Algeria
  3. Angola
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Benin
  6. Botswana
  7. Burkina Faso
  8. Burundi
  9. Cameroon
  10. Cape Verde
  11. Central African Republic
  12. Chad
  13. Comoros
  14. Congo, Rep
  15. Congo, Dem Rep
  16. Côte d’Ivoire
  17. Djibouti
  18. Egypt
  19. Equatorial Guinea
  20. Eritrea
  21. Eswatini (Swaziland)
  22. Ethiopia
  23. Gabon
  24. Gambia
  25. Ghana
  26. Guinea
  27. Guinea-Bissau
  28. Kenya
  29. Lesotho
  30. Liberia
  31. Libya
  32. Madagascar
  33. Malawi
  34. Mali
  35. Mauritania
  36. Mauritius
  37. Morocco
  38. Mozambique
  39. Namibia
  40. Nepal
  41. Niger
  42. Nigeria
  43. Pakistan
  44. Palestine
  45. Rwanda
  46. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  47. Sao Tome and Principe
  48. Saudi Arabia
  49. Senegal
  50. Seychelles
  51. Sierra Leone
  52. Somalia
  53. South Sudan
  54. Sri Lanka
  55. Sudan
  56. Syria
  57. Tanzania
  58. Togo
  59. Tunisia
  60. Uganda
  61. Vietnam
  62. Yemen
  63. Zambia
  64. Zimbabwe

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ENTRY BY SPECIAL ENTRY PERMIT ONLY

  1. Azerbaijan

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ARMENIA VISA ON ARRIVAL

NOTE
Armenia Visa on Arrival (VOA) is currently suspended until further notice due to COVID.

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ARMENIA E-VISA

Armenia e-Visa Sample
Armenia e-Visa Sample

Validity of Armenia e-Visa

21-day e-Visas are valid for 90 days. Even though the e-Visa will be valid for 90 days, you can only stay a maximum of 21 days in Armenia.

120-day e-Visas are valid for 180 days. You can only stay a maximum of 120 days in Armenia.

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When to apply for e-Visa

You can apply for an e-Visa as early as 3-months before your trip. Even though E-Visa processing takes only 3 working days, I suggest applying at least 2 weeks prior to your trip. That way, if your e-Visa is denied, you will have enough time to reapply.

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How long can you stay in Armenia

With a 21-day e-Visa, you can stay up to 21 days in Armenia.  Similarly, with a 120-day e-Visa, you can stay up to 120 days in Armenia.

IMPORTANT
Keep in mind that the immigration officers at the airport will not mark the exit date in your passport. You will have to calculate that yourself. To be on the safe side, consider the day of entry as the 1st day and make sure to leave Armenia by the 21st day or the 120th day depending on the visa you hold.

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E-Visa Application procedure

E-Visa application is quite simple and takes about 15 minutes to complete. The entire process is online and it only takes about 3 working days for the result.

NOTE
The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date of departure from Armenia. It must have at least 2 blank pages in it.

RELATED: How to apply for Armenia e-Visa – A step-by-step guide

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Documents required

Scanned copies of the following documentation are required for Armenia e-Visa.

  • Passport data/ID page
  • Digital photograph
  • Round trip flight tickets
  • Hotel reservations
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Latest bank statement
  • Residence permit (if living in a country other than the country of your passport)
  • Any valid/expired visas from the US, UK, Canada, Schengen, Japan or South Korea
  • Credit card (if paying your e-Visa fee with a credit card)

Scanned copies of the above documents must be in JPG, PNG, BMP or PDF formats only. Maximum allowed file size is 6MB.

RELATED: How to get a flight itinerary for visa application

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Photo requirements

The digital photograph must meet the following specifications

  • Must be in color with white/light background
  • Must show complete face without accessories
  • Formats allowed are JPG, PNG or BMP only
  • Maximum dimensions allowed is 6000 x 6000 pixels
  • Maximum allowed file size is 6MB

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Visa fee

The visa fee is dependent on whether you are applying for a 21-day visa or 120-day visa.

  • 21-day e-Visa fee: $6 USD
  • 120-day e-Visa fee: $31 USD

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Processing time

The e-Visa processing time is 3 working days.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Even though the official processing time is 3 working days, the actual processing time is 1-5 working days. Make sure you apply for your e-Visa at least 2 weeks prior to your travel to Armenia. In case of refusal, you will have enough time to re-apply.

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Application tracking

You can track your application status from the e-Visa check application status page using your Application ID. Your application can have any of the 3 statuses.

PENDINGYour e-Visa application is still in process
APPROVEDYour e-Visa is approved and you can download your e-Visa
DECLINEDYour e-Visa application is refused

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Priority visa service

Unfortunately, there is no priority visa processing. The visa process usually takes 3 working days and in some cases up to 5 working days. So apply at least 2 weeks prior to your trip.

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Customer service

In case of questions on your visa status, you can contact the visa department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Yerevan at their email and phone numbers.

EMAILvisa@mfa.am
PHONE+374 60620516 and +374 60620553

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
In my experience, it’s difficult to get hold of some one at the visa department by phone or email. If you have any questions, your best bet is to search on the internet. In case of visa refusal, your best option is to reapply.

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ARMENIA VISA FROM THE EMBASSY

Armenia Tourist Visa from Embassy
Armenia Tourist Visa Sample | Photo by Tehrani33, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

If you are not eligible for Visa on Arrival (VOA) or e-Visa, you will need an invitation to apply for the visa at the nearest Armenian embassy or consulate.

If the inviting party is an organization, they must submit the physical invitation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Armenia prior to applying for the visa at the embassy.

If the inviting party is an individual, they must submit the physical invitation at the Passport and Visa Department of the Police in Yerevan, Armenia.

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ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURE AT THE AIRPORT

Entering Armenia by air at Yerevan International Airport

At the immigration in the airport, the officers may ask you a few questions about your trip such as how long you will stay, where you plan to stay, etc. You may be asked to show your return/onward ticket and your hotel booking.

If you are traveling on a one-way ticket, you can use OnwardTicket to get proof of an onward ticket.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
The immigration officer at the airport did not ask for anything other than my passport and e-Visa copy.

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Leaving Armenia by air from Yerevan International Airport

As of now, I’m still in Armenia. I will update this section with my experience when I leave Armenia.

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CONCLUSION

Goshavank Monastery in Armenia
Goshavank Monastery in Armenia

Armenia tourist visa requirements are simple and easy to understand. Many nationalities can get visa EXEMPTION or E-VISA. Those that REQUIRE a visa can only apply at the Armenian embassy by invitation.

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