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Armenia: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No Yes
British Yes No Yes
Canadian Yes No Yes
Other EU Yes No Yes
USA Yes No Yes
Passports: 

To enter Armenia, a passport valid for at least three months after expiry of visa is required by the nationals referred to in chart above.

Visas: 

Visas for Armenia are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except nationals continuing their journey within 72 hours, providing they remain in the airport transit lounge, and are holding all documents required for the next destination and a confirmed onward ticket.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Armenia.

Visa note: 

If leaving the airport, a transit visa may be issued on arrival for a stay of maximum three days, provided holding a visa (if required) for the final destination. Those entering Armenia on a E-visa can only do so arriving at certain points (see http://www.armeniaforeignministry.am/eVisa/).

Types and cost: 

E-Visa: US$60 (two-day online processing; www.armeniaforeignministry.com).

Single entry visa valid for 90 days: £10. Single entry visa valid for 120 days: £30. Multiple entry valid for 60 days in six months: £40, Multiple entry valid for 120 days in one year: £75. Single entry Transit visa: £18. Multiple entry transit visa: £32. All nationals mentioned in the chart above may obtain visas on arrival, however the cost increases considerably.

Note: There is no charge for diplomatic and official visas, or for those issued to persons under 18 years of age. Prices do not include application surcharges which vary between embassies/consulates.

Validity: 

Single entry visas valid for 21 days must be used within 90 days of date of issue. Validity varies for other visas.

Application to: 

Embassy (or consular section at embassy). Also through the E-Visa system described above. 21 day visas may be granted on arrival.

Working days: 

Two to three days minimum with the exception of the E-visa (see above).

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