Armenia Tourist Visa
Table of contents
- Table of contents
- Traveling to Armenia
- Who Needs an Armenia Visa?
- Armenia Tourist Visa Validity
- Armenia Tourist Visa Requirements
- Armenia Tourist Visa Application
- Armenia Tourist Visa Fees
- Where to Apply
- Armenia Tourist Visa Processing Time
- Approved Visa Applications
- Armenia Tourist Visa Extension
- Armenia Tourist Visa FAQ
Traveling to Armenia
Armenia is a country between Asia and Europe that attracts millions of visitors every year for its mountainous landscape, rich heritage and cuisine, and ancient Christian pilgrimages.
Who Needs an Armenia Visa?
Foreign nationals from the following countries are required to apply for an Armenia visa, before traveling to Armenia:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial, Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Armenia Tourist Visa Validity
The Armenia visa is issued as either a single or multiple entry and allows for 21, 60, or 120-day stays within a 6-month or one-year validity period. The Armenia visa can be extended by applying to the Armenia Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. Foreign nationals who can enter Armenia visa-free can stay for a maximum of 180 days within a one-year period.
Armenia Tourist Visa Requirements
Foreign nationals should meet the following requirements when applying for an Armenia visa:
Passport
A passport or travel document that is valid for 6 months from the date of entry into Armenia.
Visa application
- Applicant applying for an Armenia sticker visa should fill out an Armenia visa application form.
- Applicant applying for an Armenia e-visa should fill out the e-visa application form on the Armenia E-Visa Issuance System.
Personal photo
One recent standard passport photo, size 3.5 x 4.5cm.
Supplementary (to be provided if available)
Airline ticket:
An airline ticket or reservation proving departure from Armenia.
Accommodation:
A hotel booking or lodging information during stay in Armenia.
Invitation:
If required, an invitation letter to Armenia. Foreigners of Armenian descent are exempt from this requirement.
Medical insurance
Valid health coverage during stay in Armenia
Financial proof
Financial means during stay in Armenia, such as salary slips or bank statements.
Passport copies
Copies of the passport pages containing visas, residence permits, seals, or other documentation.
Armenia Tourist Visa Application
Foreign nationals applying for an Armenia tourist visa should follow these steps:
Armenia e-visa
- Apply online for e-visa
• Fill out online visa application form
• Upload required documents - Pay e-visa fee
• Pay the Armenia visa application fee with a valid credit/debit card.
- Wait for e-visa decision
• Receive your Armenia visa to the email you provided.
• Verify the visa information is correct and matches your passport.
Armenia sticker visa
- Complete visa application form
Fill out an Armenia visa application form with your personal and other requested information.
- Submit visa application form
• Submit the Armenia visa application form and all required documents at your nearest Armenia embassy, consulate, or representation office abroad.
• Pay the Armenia visa application fees. - Await visa decision
• Collect your approved visa from the Armenia embassy, consulate, or representation office where you applied.
• Make sure all visa information is correct and matches your passport.
It is important to check with your nearest Armenia embassy or foreign mission abroad about their particular application procedures, as conditions may vary between offices.
Armenia Tourist Visa Fees
Armenia visas range depending on the type of Armenia visa being applied for. A single-entry Armenia visitor visa for a 21-day stay will cost the applicant $7 USD, while a 120-day stay will cost $34 USD. Multiple entry Armenia visitor visas cost $46 USD for a 60-day stay within a 6-month validity period, while a 120-day stay within a one-year validity period will cost $92 USD. Single-entry Armenia transit visas cost $23 USD, while a multiple-entry will cost $41 USD.
Where to Apply
Foreign nationals eligible to apply for the Armenia e-visa can apply online at the Armenia E-Visa Issuance System. All other nationalities should apply at their nearest Armenia embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad.
Armenia Tourist Visa Processing Time
The Armenia e-visa is processed in only 3 days, while the Armenia sticker visas can take more time, depending on your particular case or Armenia foreign office where you applied.
Approved Visa Applications
Approved Armenia e-visas are sent to the email provided during the online application process. Armenia sticker visas should be collected from the Armenia embassy or foreign mission where you applied. We advise you to review the visa and make sure all information is correct and matches your passport details.
Armenia Tourist Visa Extension
Armenian visas can be issued for no more than 120 days, with an extension available for an additional 60 days, unless contrary to any international agreements with the Republic of Armenia. Applicants wishing to extend their Armenia visa are required to apply with the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia by submitting an Armenia visa extension application form.
Armenia Tourist Visa FAQ
Foreign nationals from over 45+ countries can travel to Armenia visa-free. Depending on your nationality or residency status, certain foreign nationals may be eligible to apply online for an Armenia e-visa or obtain a visa-on-arrival at Armenia ports of entry. All other foreign nationals are required to apply for an Armenia visa, prior to traveling to Armenia, at their nearest Armenia embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad.
Depending on the Armenia visitor visa you applied for, you can stay for either 21, 60, or 120 days within a 6-month or one-year validity period.
Certain foreign nationals, who are required to apply for an Armenia visa before traveling to Armenia, may be eligible to obtain a visa-on-arrival at Armenian ports of entry if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, Canada, EU or Schengen zone, GCC member states, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UK, Korea, or Russia.
Certain foreign nationals are required to first have an invitation to Armenia, in order to then apply for an Armenia visa, including: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros Islands, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (Swaziland), 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, and Zimbabwe. Armenian descendants are exempt from the invitation requirement.
