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Armenia tourist visa

Your nationality decides whether you can visit without a visa or need an online, arrival or embassy visa.

Ways to get a Armenia tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for 180 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, plus the countries and territories listed below.

    Stay
    Up to 180 days in a year.

  2. Visa-free entry for 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of China and Iran qualify. For China, the stated passport types are People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region passports.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 180 days.

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  4. Conditional visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of the listed countries, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states except Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, qualify only if they hold one of the required foreign visas or residence permits.

  5. e-Visa (online visa)

    eVisa

    Foreign citizens may apply unless they are required to get a regular embassy visa. Travellers in the conditional group must meet its eligibility rules.

    Stay
    Up to 120 days or 141 days are stated, but the link between these limits and the visa options is unclear.
    Valid for
    120 days or 21 days.
    Fee
    €34 for 120-day validity, or €7 for 21-day validity.
    1. Check that you qualify for an e-Visa.
    2. Submit your online application at least 3 business days before your trip.

  6. Embassy or consulate visa with an invitation

    Visa needed

    Citizens of African Union member states except Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and Tunisia must apply in advance with an invitation. The same rule is listed for Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Syria and Yemen.

    1. Obtain an invitation.
    2. Apply for a physical visa at an Armenian embassy or consulate before travelling.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get the visa or permit required for their nationality.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-free countries can stay for 180 days in a year, or 90 days within any 180 days, depending on nationality.

Good to know

  • Keep within the stay limit for your nationality.
  • Citizens of Azerbaijan need a special entry permit.
  • Armenia does not recognise passports issued by Abkhazia, Northern Cyprus, the Sahrawi Republic, Somaliland, South Ossetia or Transnistria.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Armenia?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get the visa or permit required for their nationality. Citizens of the listed visa-free countries can stay for 180 days in a year, or 90 days within any 180 days, depending on nationality.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Armenia?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry for 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Tourist visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Conditional visa on arrival (a visa at the border); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Embassy or consulate visa with an invitation (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Armenia without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, plus the countries and territories listed below. Citizens of China and Iran qualify. For China, the stated passport types are People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region passports.

Can I apply online for Armenia?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Foreign citizens may apply unless they are required to get a regular embassy visa. Travellers in the conditional group must meet its eligibility rules.

How long can I stay on a Armenia tourist visa?

Visa-free stays are generally 180 days in a year for the listed nationalities. Chinese and Iranian citizens have a limit of 90 days within any 180 days.

What rules do I have to follow on a Armenia tourist visa?

Keep within the stay limit for your nationality. Citizens of Azerbaijan need a special entry permit.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Armenia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Armenia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Armenia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Armenia tourist visa rules?

On Armenia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Armenia?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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