Starting from July 5, 2022, citizens of Egypt can get an e-visa with a maximum validity of 120 days (extendable by another 60 days) by applying online at https://evisa.mfa.am/.

Nationals (citizens) of U.A.E., Qatar, and Kuwait do not need a visa and can stay in Armenia visa-free for up to 180 days in a year.

Nationals (citizens) of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia can get an e-visa with a maximum validity of 120 days (extendable by another 60 days) by applying online at https://evisa.mfa.am/.

Nationals of Oman can get a visa on arrival or an e-visa with a maximum validity of 120 days (extendable by another 60 days) by applying online at https://evisa.mfa.am/.

Visas on arrival are available to nationals of all countries (except those who need an embassy-issued sticker visa, please check the list above) who hold either a temporary/permanent residence card or a valid visa from a GCC country. 

Iranian citizens can enter Armenia without a visa. However, they can stay in Armenia for a maximum of 90 days in any given 180-day period . In other words, after staying in Armenia for 90 days an Iranian citizen must leave Armenia and stay outside of Armenia for another 90 days before re-entering the country. A stay longer than 90 days is possible if the Iranian citizen holds a residence permit. Please contact us for more information on residence permits.

Iraqi citizens can get an e-visa with a maximum validity of 120 days (extendable by another 60 days) by applying online at https://evisa.mfa.am/.

Citizens of Jordan can get a visa on arrival or an e-visa with a maximum validity of 120 days (extendable by another 60 days) by applying online at https://evisa.mfa.am/.

Citizens of Lebanon can get a visa on arrival or an e-visa with a maximum validity of 120 days (extendable by another 60 days) by applying online at https://evisa.mfa.am/.

Syrian citizens generally cannot get an online visa (e-visa). They must obtain a visa before coming to Armenia at the Armenian embassy in Syria or any other Armenian embassy abroad. Normally an invitation letter from Armenia is required to get a visa but this requirement can be waived at the discretion of the consular officer. Moreover, the invitation letter requirement is waived for ethnic Armenians and their family members. Please contact us for more information on invitation letters for Syrian nationals.

Pakistani citizens generally cannot get an online visa (e-visa). They must obtain a visa before coming to Armenia at an Armenian embassy abroad (e.g. in U.A.E.). Normally an invitation letter from Armenia is required to get a visa. However, the invitation letter requirement is waived for ethnic Armenians and their family members. Due to the absence of diplomatic relations between Pakistan an Armenia it may be difficult for Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa.

Citizens of the Philippines can get an e-visa with a maximum validity of 120 days (extendable by another 60 days) by applying online at https://evisa.mfa.am/.

E-visas are normally issued within 3-4 business days. Regular visas are typically issued by embassies within 10 days, except when an invitation letter has already been approved by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, in which case the visa is normally issued on the day of application. 

If you do not qualify for visa-free travel or an e-visa you should get a visa at an Armenian embassy. You can see the list of Armenian embassies above. For example, a citizen of Nigeria may choose to get a visa at the Armenian embassy in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., or Cairo, Egypt, whereas a citizen of Bangladesh may get a visa at the embassy in New Delhi, India.

An invitation letter can be filed by an Armenian resident or legal entity. If you personally know or work with someone in Armenia you should contact them for help. If you want to visit as a tourist a travel agency may issue an invitation letter for you.

Our law firm, Vardanyan & Partners, may issue invitation letters to its actual and prospective clients. 

If you are in breach of immigration rules in Armenia you may be detained and deported from the country. In addition, a monetary fine and a ban on entering the country may be imposed. 

You may or may not need a work permit, depending on your situation. For more information please check this section on work permits.

You shall be able to enter and exit the territory of Armenia for as long as you have a valid passport. There is no requirement that your passport be valid for a specific period of time.

If you changed your passport after getting an Armenian visa you can still use that visa if you show to the border control officer both the new passport and the old passport with the visa in it.

Under the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union you have to declare cash in excess of US$ 10,000. Failure to declare may result in criminal liability. There are no restrictions on the amount you can bring to Armenia or take out of Armenia, provided you declare the cash.

No, currently there are no requirements of showing vaccination documents when entering Armenia. Please check the page on COVID-related restrictions. 

In order to get a temporary (1-year), permanent (5-year) or special (10-year) residence permit you need to show circumstances explaining your longer stay in Armenia, such as:

• Investment, including in real estate
• Business ownership
• Work
• Studying 
• Being an ethnic Armenian
• Being a family member of an Armenian citizen or resident

For more information, please check our resources on temporary and permanent residence permits and special passport. 

In order to obtain an Armenian passport you must meet at least one of the following requirements: 

• Reside in Armenia for three years or longer
• Be married to an Armenian citizen for two years or longer
• Make an exceptional contribution to the country
• Be an ethnic Armenian

Armenia recognizes dual citizenship and does not require applicants to renounce any other citizenship.

For more information, please check our resources on Armenian citizenship.