Armenian visas are issued for a maximum of 120 days with possibility to extend for another 60 days if no other term is defined by international agreements of the Republic of Armenia. Citizens of 65 countries can travel to Armenia without a visa. Armenia issues 4 types of visas: a) Visitor visa; b) Official visa; c) Diplomatic visa; d) Transit visa.
Visitor visas are issued to foreigners who intend to enter Armenia for the purposes of tourism, visiting relatives or other persons, business, transportation and other professional interest, medical treatment or other short-term stay. Visitor visas to Armenia are issued for a single entry or for multiple entries with validity of one year. Official visas to Armenia are issued to holders of Official or Service Passports. Diplomatic visas to Armenia are issued to holders of diplomatic passports and for the persons with diplomatic status.
Travelers with transit visas can stay in Armenia for no more than 3 days, with possibility to extend maximum for 4 days. Transit visas are issued for single or multiple entries and are valid for 1 year. Foreigners transiting Armenia by land can obtain transit visas without tickets or visas of a third country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia issues and extends Official and Diplomatic visas, as well as issues e-visas. Visitor and Transit visas are issued and extended by the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
VISA FREE (updated on February 25, 2024)
Citizens of the following countries do not need visa to travel to Armenia and they can stay in the territory of the Republic of Armenia up to 180 days per year:
Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican.
VISA WITH INVITATION ONLY (updated on February 25, 2024)
Citizens of the following countries can apply for Armenian visa only if they have an invitation from Armenia:
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros Islands, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
All other countries not mentioned above are eligible for either visa upon arrival at the borders of Armenia or e-visa (check the useful links below for more information).
VISA FEES
- Visitor visa for up to 21 days of stay – 3000 AMD or 8 USD
- Visitor visa for up to 120 days of stay – 15000 AMD or 38 USD
- Visitor multi visa (for up to 60 days of stay with 6 months validity) – 20000 AMD or 51 USD
- Visitor multi visa (for up to 120 days of stay with one year validity) – 40000 AMD or 102 USD
- Official or Diplomatic visa – Free
- Single entry transit visa – 10000 AMD or 25 USD
- Multiple entry transit visa (with one year validity) – 18000 AMD or 46 USD
Please note that only 3-day Transit visas and 21/120 days Visitor visas are issued at the border. Visa fees are non-refundable.
USEFUL LINKS
Visa Application Form | E-Visa for Armenia | Tours to Armenia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Embassies of Armenia | Consulates of Armenia
Information was updated on February 25, 2024.