Visas
1. Do I need a visa to enter to the Republic of Armenia?
Based on the principle of reciprocity, the Republic of Armenia waives entry visa requirement for the holders of valid passports issued by the following countries (the list is current as of September 1, 2007):
Country |
Type of passport |
Remarks |
| Argentine Republic |
Diplomatic and Official passports only |
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| Azerbaijan, Republic of * |
All types of passports |
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| Belarus, Republic of |
All types of passports |
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| Brazil |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Bulgaria |
Diplomatic passports only |
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| China, People's Republic of |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Croatia, Republic of |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Cyprus |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Georgia |
All types of passports |
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| Hungary, Republic of |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| India, Republic of |
Diplomatic passports only |
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| Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Kazakhstan, Republic of |
All types of passports |
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| Kyrgyz Republic |
All types of passports |
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| Latvia, Republic of |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Lithuania, Republic of |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Mexico |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Moldova, Republic of |
All types of passports |
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| Montenegro |
All types of passports |
(invitation required) |
| Nepal |
All types of passports |
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| Poland, Republic of |
Diplomatic passport only |
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| Romania |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Russian Federation |
All types of passports |
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| Serbia |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Singapore * |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Slovak Republic |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Tajikistan, Republic of |
All types of passports |
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| Turkmenistan |
Diplomatic and Service passports only |
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| Ukraine |
All types of passports |
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| Uruguay |
Diplomatic and Official passports only |
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| Uzbekistan, Republic of |
All types of passports |
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Holders of all other national passports and travel documents, including UN Laissez-Passer, are required to obtain an entry visa.
* The visa requirement waiver is practiced on ad hoc basis, and is not formalized by a bilateral agreement.
Therefore, if you are a British or Irish citizen, you need a visa to enter Armenia.
2. Where and how can I get a visa?
There are three ways to get an Armenian visa:
1. apply at the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in London;
2. obtain an entry visa upon arrival in Armenia (either at the "Zvartnots" Airport in Yerevan, or other border checkpoints);
3. apply for an e-visa by visiting the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia (http://www.armeniaforeignministry.am/).
3. Visa application guidelines
There are the following types of visas:
Visitor visa (V);
Official visa (O);
Diplomatic visa (D);
Transit visa (Tr).
Visitor visa (V) entitles a foreigner to enter the Republic of Armenia and stay in the country for up to 120 days. A visitor visa may be issued for single or multiple entries (within up to a year period). A single entry visitor visa may be issued to a foreigner for a single visit to the Republic of Armenia during the period of validity of the visa. A multiple entry visitor visa may be issued to a foreigner for the period of one year. A visitor visa is issued when a foreigner intends to enter the Republic of Armenia for the purposes of tourism, visiting relatives or other persons, business, transportation and other professional interest, medical treatment or other short-term stay. Click here for the list of countries nationals of which could apply for visitor visa only with invitation. Please make sure that your inviting party has verified the invitation for business travellers at the Consular Department of the Armenian Foreign Ministry; for private travellers - at the Passport and Visa Department of the Police of the Republic of Armenia). Confirmations for business travellers are received at the Armenian diplomatic mission or consular post via internet. Private travellers must submit the original invitation form. This provision does not apply to national of listed countries with proof of Armenian ethnic origin, members of families of the citizens of the Republic of Armenia and those with proof of Armenian ethnic origin.
Official (O) and Diplomatic visas (D) are issued for official purposes at the Service or Official passports, Diplomatic passports and UN Laissez-Passers upon the official request from Foreign Ministries, foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts, International Organizations. Official and Diplomatic visas may be issued for a single or a multiple entry. General international practices are used. Transit visa (Tr) visa is required if Armenia is a stopping point to travel on to other countries and it may be a single or multiple. A single entry transit visa entitles a foreigner to travel across the territory of the Republic of Armenia once. A multiple entry transit visa permits a foreigner to travel across the territory of the Republic of Armenia for several times during the period of visa's validity. A foreigner with a transit visa may stay in the Republic of Armenia for no more than 3 days during each stay. This type of visa can be obtained only in case of having basic visa for the third country, if needed.
Required documents and payment procedure
The applicant is required to submit the following documents to the Embassy of Armenia in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:
1. A completed application form. 2. One recent passport size colour photo. 3. The original passport 4. Visa fee
The cost of different types of entry visa to Armenia as of June 15, 2009 and the processing times are provided below:
| |
Type of visa |
Maximum duration of stay |
Fee (GBP) |
Processing time |
| 1. |
Transit single |
3 days |
18 |
2-3 working days |
| 2. |
Transit multiple |
3 days |
32 |
2-3 working days |
| 3. |
Visitor single (valid for 90 days) |
Up to 21days |
10 (new) |
2-3 working days |
| 4 |
Visitor single |
Up to 120 days |
30 |
2-3 working days |
| 5 |
Visitor multiple (valid for up to six months) |
Up to 60 days |
40 |
2-3 working days |
| 6. |
Visitor multiple (valid for one year) |
Up to 120 days |
75 |
2-3 working days |
| 7. |
Official/Diplomatic |
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Free of Charge |
2 working days |
Important notice:
1. All fees for visas are non refundable. 2. For children under 18, no fee is charged. 3. All fees are accepted in postal orders or in cash only at the time of submitting the applications. Please note, that we are unable to accept cheques or credit card payments. 4. Passports and travel documents should be collected in person. 5. In case if the applicant posts his/her application by post, the Embassy will accept Postal Orders only (payable to the Embassy of Armenia). Applicants must include a prepaid special delivery envelope to ensure their passports are sent back safely. 6. The Embassy of Armenia in the UK carries no responsibility for delays caused by the postal services.
For a Visa Application Form please click here.
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