Embassy
Embassy of Canada, Yerevan
Yerevan
Armenia visa requirements for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in Armenia, for up to 120 days.
Passport
CAN
Canada
Going to
ARM
Armenia
Visa on arrival
Eligible travellers can ask for a visitor visa at the Armenian border.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 120 days (4 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Canadian citizens in Armenia
- May also obtain an e-Visa in advance: Visitor visa (up to 21 days of stay) / Non-refundable fee - 8 USD.
- Visitor visa (up to 120 days of stay) / Non-refundable fee - 38 USD. e-Visa processing time is up to 3 working days.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Armenia.
Ways into Armenia
Enter without a visa if eligible, or get a visitor visa.
eVisa21-day online visitor visaAn online visitor visa for people who pass the website's eligibility check.
- Stay
- 21 days
- Fee
- US$7
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Check whether you can apply at evisa.mfa.am.
- Confirm your email.
- Fill the form and upload your passport and photo.
- Pay online and track your application.
Documents required
- Online form
- Passport or travel document scan
- Recent photo
- Fee payment
- Extra documents for your nationality
- Usually takes 3 working days, counted from the next working day; checks may delay.
- The guide does not state the entry deadline or number of entries.
eVisa120-day online visitor visaAn online visitor visa for longer visits by people who pass the website's check.
- Stay
- 120 days
- Fee
- US$34
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Check whether you can apply at evisa.mfa.am.
- Confirm your email and fill the form.
- Upload your documents and pay online.
- Track your application on the website.
Documents required
- Online form
- Passport or travel document scan
- Recent photo
- Fee payment
- Extra documents for your nationality
- Usually takes 3 working days, counted from the next working day; checks may delay.
- The guide does not state the entry deadline or number of entries.
Visa on arrivalVisitor visa on arrivalEligible travellers can ask for a visitor visa at the Armenian border.
- Stay
- 120 days
How to apply
- Check the border visa rules for your passport.
- Show your documents at border control.
- Ask for a visitor visa.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Extra documents for your nationality
- For a single-entry border visa, validity matches the allowed stay.
- The guide gives no border visa price.
Visa required21-day embassy visitor visaA visa for short visits, with 1 entry.
- Stay
- 21 days
- Fee
- AMD 3,000
- Processing
- 15 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your passport and invitation rules.
- Get an approved invitation if needed.
- Book an embassy or consulate appointment.
- Submit your form, documents and payment receipt.
Documents required
- Passport
- Filled visa form
- 1 colour photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Fee receipt
- Approved invitation, if needed
- Minors: guardian passport and relationship proof
- Visas are usually ready within 15 days; embassy times may differ.
- Some embassies ask for more documents based on your nationality.
Visa required120-day embassy visitor visaA visa for longer visits, with 1 entry.
- Stay
- 120 days
- Fee
- AMD 15,000
- Processing
- 15 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your passport and invitation rules.
- Get an approved invitation if needed.
- Book an embassy or consulate appointment.
- Submit your form, documents and payment receipt.
Documents required
- Passport
- Filled visa form
- 1 colour photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Fee receipt
- Approved invitation, if needed
- Visas are usually ready within 15 days; embassy times may differ.
Visa required60-day multiple-entry visitor visaA visitor visa that lets you enter Armenia more than once.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- AMD 20,000
- Processing
- 15 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check the embassy's rules.
- Get an approved invitation if needed.
- Book an appointment.
- Submit your form, documents and fee receipt.
Documents required
- Passport
- Visa form
- 1 colour photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Fee receipt
- Approved invitation, if needed
- The fee page does not say whether 60 days covers all visits or each.
Visa required120-day multiple-entry visitor visaA visitor visa that lets you enter Armenia more than once.
- Stay
- 120 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Fee
- AMD 40,000
- Processing
- 15 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check the embassy's rules.
- Get an approved invitation if needed.
- Book an appointment.
- Submit your form, documents and fee receipt.
Documents required
- Passport
- Visa form
- 1 colour photo, 35 × 45 mm
- Fee receipt
- Approved invitation, if needed
- The fee page does not say whether 120 days covers all visits or each.
Sources (25)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Foreign ministry: visa requirements, exemptions, invitations and entry
- Foreign ministry: Armenian-language visa and transit rules
- Foreign ministry: unilateral visa-free nationalities
- Foreign ministry: exemptions under international agreements
- Foreign ministry: invitation-only nationalities
- Foreign ministry: consular fees effective 1 January 2026
- Foreign ministry: current temporary exemption list of 111 countries
- Official electronic visa portal
- Electronic visa eligibility and visit-purpose selection
- Electronic visa terms, processing and payments
- Migration and Citizenship Service: residence, visa extensions and invitations
- National Security Service Border Guard Troops: border-crossing rules
- Border Guard Troops: frequently asked questions
- Armenian embassy in the United States: visa links to the foreign ministry and electronic portal
- Armenian embassy in the United Kingdom: visa links to the foreign ministry and electronic portal
- Armenian embassy in India: nationality-specific visa requirements
- National Services Gateway: electronic visa application
- National Services Gateway: embassy visa application
- Official legal database: Law on Foreigners, English translation with amendment notices
- Official legal database: 2026 amendment creating the work-entry visa
- Government Decision 610-N: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman nationality exemption
- Government Decision 932-N: current temporary residence-based exemption
- Armenia–China ordinary passport visa exemption agreement
- Armenia–Iran visa exemption agreement
- Armenia–Macao visa exemption agreement
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Canada
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyAMD ֏
- Time+12h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArmenian
- Emergency112 or 911 police
Planning your Armenia trip
- Geghard and Garni TempleGeghard monastery is carved into a mountain slope in the Azat river gorge. Garni's Roman temple is a short trip downriver.
- Etchmiadzin CathedralThis cathedral in Vagharshapat is the headquarters of the Armenian Church. Parts date from the 5th century.
- Sanahin and Haghpat monasteriesThese 10th-century monasteries stand on opposite sides of Debed Canyon. The surrounding area has many hiking trails.
- Zvartnots Cathedral ruinsThe remains of this 7th-century cathedral have great archaeological value.
Scams to watch for in Armenia
- Changing an agreed taxi fareThe driver agrees to a fare, then demands more at the end. They may claim you misunderstood the price. An unclear agreement about currency or whether the fare covers the whole car can lead to a dispute.
- Taxi detours and deliberately slow ridesA driver takes a longer route or drives especially slowly to increase the fare. This can also happen with app bookings.
- Inflated taxi fares and meter excusesThe driver leaves the meter off or says it is broken, then asks for a large flat fare. Unbranded taxis may also quote foreigners higher prices.
About Armenia
Armenia is a landlocked South Caucasus republic bordering Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran.
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Money
- Armenian dram (֏)
- Languages
- Armenian
- Time zone
- UTC+04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +374
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Going to Armenia
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Questions
Are there special rules for Canadian citizens visiting Armenia?
Do canadian citizens need a visa for Armenia?
Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in Armenia, for up to 120 days.
How long can canadian citizens stay in Armenia?
Up to 120 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Armenia visa at the airport?
Yes. Canadian citizens get the visa when they land in Armenia. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do armenian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Armenian citizens need a visa for Canada, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Armenia?
Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, United States Uruguay, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Armenia are easier for canadian citizens?
Georgia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar Türkiye, and 3 more let canadian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Armenia?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Armenia?
Armenian dram (֏). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Armenia?
Armenian.
How strong is the Canada passport?
It ranks #10 and reaches 152 destinations without applying ahead.
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