Armenia visitor visa / e-Visa and visa-free stays
Many nationalities can visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days a year. Others can apply online for an e-Visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or at an Armenian mission. Nationals on Armenia's 'invitation only' list need an invitation submitted through the official portal. Armenian visas are issued for up to 120 days and can be extended for another 60 days.
Visiting Armenia
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Life in Armenia
Money
3
Currency
Armenian Dram
AMD
Armenian Dram
Cost of living
41
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 20%
Income tax (national)
VAT 20%
Flat 20% on employment income since 1 January 2023 (Tax Code art. 150); lower rates apply to dividends (5%) and royalties (10%).
Living
1
Happiness
#87 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
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Who it’s for
Tourists, business visitors and people visiting family in Armenia.
Eligibility
Visa-free nationals
If your country is on Armenia's visa-exempt list or has a visa-free agreement, you can stay up to 180 days in a year.
180 days
Visa-free stay
- Applies to the unilateral visa-exempt list and bilateral or multilateral agreements
- An agreement may set a different term
Official wording
Nationals on Armenia's unilateral visa-exempt list or with a bilateral or multilateral visa-free agreement can stay up to 180 days in a year, unless an agreement sets a different term.
Temporary residence-permit exemption
Show a valid residence permit from a listed country or bloc to stay visa-free up to 180 days in a year.
Visa-free stay with a residence permit
From 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Permit validityat least, from entry
- 6 months
- Eligible nationalities
- 111 countries
- Permit from the USA, EU or Schengen states, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman
- Permit must show title, name, nationality, date of birth and validity in Latin script
Official wording
From 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027, nationals of 111 countries holding a residence permit from the USA, EU or Schengen states, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman, valid for at least six months from entry, are visa-free for up to 180 days in a year. The permit must show its title, name, nationality, date of birth and validity in Latin script.
Invitation-only nationals
If your nationality is on the invitation-only list, you need an invitation and can only apply at Armenian missions.
- Invitations come from Armenian legal entities, government bodies, accredited missions or organisations
- Individuals can file invitations through the Migration and Citizenship Service
- The limit does not apply to people of Armenian nationality
Official wording
Nationals on the invitation-only list can only get a visa with an invitation and only at Armenian missions. Invitations are filed by Armenian legal entities, government bodies, accredited missions or organisations, or by individuals through the Migration and Citizenship Service. This limit does not apply to people of Armenian nationality.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementUN / EU laissez-passer
- Document checkliste-Visa application
- FeesConsular fee for an invitation
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- 3 documents
- 2 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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