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Your Ultimate Checklist for Obtaining an Entry Visa for Foreigners in Armenia
As a foreigner, before travelling to any country entry requirements need to be taken into account. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive checklist that will guide you through the process of obtaining an entry visa for foreigners in Armenia.
Introduction to Entry Visa for Foreigners in Armenia
An entry visa is a document that grants you permission to enter a foreign country for a specific period. For Armenia, there are a few visa regimes and the type you are eligible for depends on the citizenship you hold.
Visa-free regime
Citizens of the below-mentioned countries are visa-exempt; thus, they do not need to apply for a visa and can stay in Armenia for up to 180 days within a year.
1.Albania
2.Andorra
3.Argentina
4.Australia
5.Austria
6.Belarus
7.Belgium
8.Brazil
9.Bulgaria
10.Croatia
11.Cyprus
12.Czechia
13.Denmark
14.Ecuador
15.Estonia
16.Finland
17.France
18.Georgia
19.Germany
20.Greece
21.Holy See (Vatical City State)
22.Hong Kong (SAR China)
23.Hungary
24.Iceland
25.Ireland
26.Italy
27.Japan
28.Kazakhstan
29.Kuwait
30.Kyrgyzstan
31.Liechtenstein
32.Lithuania
33.Latvia
34.Luxembourg
35.Macao
36.Malta
37.Monaco
38.Montenegro
39.Netherlands
40.New Zealand
41.Norway
42.Poland
43.Portugal
44.Qatar
45.Republic of Korea
46.Republic of Moldova
47.Romania
48.Russian Federation
49.San Marino
50.Serbia
51.Singapore
52.Slovakia
53.Slovenia
54.Spain
55.Sweden
56.Switzerland
57.Tajikistan
58.Ukraine
59.United Arab Emirates
60.United Kingdom
61.United States of America
62.Uruguay
63.Uzbekistan
Citizens of the People’s Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Iran are also visa-exempt; however, they can stay in Armenia for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Please note that citizens of these countries can only legally extend their stay in Armenia by getting a residence permit in Armenia (based on work/business/studies).
Visa on arrival
Citizens of the below-mentioned countries can either get a visa on arrival or choose to apply for a visa beforehand at an Armenian embassy or through e-visa platform. These citizens can choose to either get a 21 or 120-day visa.
1.Antigua and Barbuda
2.Bahamas
3.Barbados
4.Bosnia and Herzegovina
5.Canada
6.Chile
7.Democratic People’s republic of Korea (North)
8.Dominica
9.Dominican Republic
10.Israel
11.Jordan
12.Lebanon
13.Mexico
14.North Macedonia
15.Oman
16.Panama
17.Peru
18.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
19.South Africa
20.Thailand
21.Turkiye
Visa at an embassy or E-Visa
For citizens of these countries, it is again possible to apply for a visa to Armenia at an Armenian embassy or through the e-visa platform online (find information about the e-visa application documents and the fees below). These citizens can qualify for a visa on arrival only if they hold a valid visa or a temporary or permanent residence card from an EU/Schengen country, or one of the GCC countries (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain), USA, UK, Canada, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, or South Korea.
1.Algeria
2.Bahrain
3.Belize
4.Bhutan
5.Bolivia
6.Brunei Darussalam
7.Cambodia
8.Colombia
9.Costa Rica
10.Cuba
11.Egypt
12.El Salvador
13.Fiji
14.Grenada
15.Guatemala
16.Guyana
17.Haiti
18.Honduras
19.India
20.Indonesia
21.Iraq
22.Jamaica
23.Kiribati
24.Laos
25.Malaysia
26.Maldives
27.Marshall Islands
28.Micronesia
29.Mongolia
30.Morocco
31.Myanmar
32.Nauru
33.Nicaragua
34.Palau
35.Papua New Guinea
36.Paraguay
37.Philippines
38.Saint Kitts and Nevis
39.Saint Lucia
40.Samoa
41.Saudi Arabia
42.Solomon Islands
43.Sovereign Military order of Malta
44.Taiwan
45.Timor-Leste
46.Tonga
47.Trinidad and Tobago
48.Tunisia
49.Turkmenistan
50.Tuvalu
51.Vanuatu
52.Venezuela
Visa at an embassy only with an invitation letter
Citizens of the below-mentioned countries will need an invitation letter from Armenia before you can obtain a visa at the Armenian embassy. These citizens cannot apply for a visa through the e-visa platform even after they get an approved invitation letter.
1.Angola
2.Bangladesh
3.Benin
4.Botswana
5.Burkina Faso
6.Burundi
7.Cabo Verde
8.Cameroon
9.Central African Republic
10.Chad
11.Comoros
12.Congo
13.Cote d’Ivoire
14.Djibouti
15.Equatorial Guinea
16.Eritrea
17.Eswatini
18.Ethiopia
19.Gabon
20.Gambia
21.Ghana
22.Guinea
23.Guinea-Bissau
24.Kenya
25.Lesotho
26.Liberia
27.Libya
28.Lesotho
29.Madagascar
30.Malawi
31.Mali
32.Mauritania
33.Mauritius
34.Mozambique
35.Namibia
36.Nepal
37.Niger
38.Nigeria
39.Pakistan
40.Palestine
41.Rwanda
42.Sao Tome and Principe
43.Senegal
44.Seychelles
45.Sierra Leone
46.Somalia
47.South Sudan
48.Sri Lanka
49.Sudan
50.Suriname
51.Syrian Arab Republic
52.Tanzania
53.The Democratic Republic of Congo
54.Togo
55.Uganda
56.Yemen
57.Zambia
58.Zimbabwe
Invitations can be presented both by legal entities registered in Armenia or individuals. In case of individuals the invitations are submitted at the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
E-visa application documents
To apply for an e-visa to Armenia, citizens of the qualified countries need to attach the following documents:
• valid passport copy
• a passport-size photo
• residence address and phone number
• occupation (company and the position)
• residence address in Armenia, contact phone number
• arrival date
• accommodation booking (preferable)
• other country visas/residence permits, if any
• flight tickets or reservation, if any
• proof of funds, if any
E-Visa Processing Time and Fees
The processing time and fees for an entry visa for foreigners in Armenia vary depending on the type of visa and the duration of stay. The e-visa fees are $7 and $34 for a 21 and 120-day visas respectively, and the processing time usually takes 3 business days.
Extension of Entry Visa for Foreigners in Armenia
Visitor visas are extended by the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
Armenian visas are issued for a maximum of 120 days with the possibility to extend for another 60 days if no other term is defined by international agreements of the Republic of Armenia. The government fee for each day of extension is AMD 500 (around USD 1,5).
Conclusion and Additional Resources for Entry Visa Application
For additional resources and information on the visa application process, you can visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia or contact the Armenian embassy or consulate in your country.
In case after visiting Armenia you decide to stay longer than your visa validity period, you can review the options to get a residence permit in Armenia.
What Makes Armenia a Good Choice for Residency
No Stay or Visit
Maintaining residency in Armenia does not require physical presence; remote application is possible.
Fast and Easy
The residency application usually takes about 80 days and only a valid passport is required.
Family Covered
Residents can sponsor extended family for residency (parents, siblings, grandchildren, etc.)
Citizenship Path
After living in Armenia for three years, citizenship can be obtained. Dual citizenship is allowed.
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