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Armenia

Asia · Yerevan

Safety advisory

Exercise a high degree of caution

Traveller safety tips

Armenia is a very safe country, so you shouldn't worry about walking around late at night. People leave you to your own devices. Overall, Yerevan is also safe, though theft and pickpocketing are not unheard of, particularly targeting foreigners. Use common sense and usual precautions when walking on the street at night, especially after drinking. Female travellers should be aware that unaccompanied women are an unusual sight after dark. In the outskirts of the city, a single woman walking alone at night may attract attention—though this attention may not be as malign as other parts of the world. The biggest problem you may encounter in Armenia are crooked taxi drivers, especially in Yerevan. See the Yerevan article and included warning to read all about it. You can almost always avoid any problem by using either GG or Yandex taxi apps

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When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 14 °C
-1
2
7
13
18
24
27
27
22
15
8
2
Sea⌀ 18 °C
11
11
11
13
17
24
27
28
26
21
17
13
Rainfall⌀ 33 mm
18
33
58
65
76
19
14
7
15
30
25
32
Wind⌀ 4 м/с
3
3
4
4
4
5
6
6
4
3
3
2
Daylight⌀ 12 h
10
11
12
13
14
15
15
14
12
11
10
9
Tourism: 1.9M international tourists a year▲ +57% over 5 yearsmoderate
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • New Year's Eve

    Ամանոր

    December 31, 2026

    Thu · in 93d

  • New Year's Day

    Ամանոր

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • New Year's Day

    Ամանոր

    January 2, 2027

    Sat · in 95d

  • Christmas Day

    Սուրբ Ծնունդ

    January 5, 2027

    Tue · in 98d

  • Christmas Day

    Սուրբ Ծնունդ

    January 6, 2027

    Wed · in 99d

  • Army Day

    Բանակի օր

    January 28, 2027

    Thu · in 121d

  • Women's Day

    Կանանց տոն

    March 8, 2027

    Mon · in 160d

  • Easter Sunday

    Ամանոր

    March 28, 2027

    Sun · in 180d

UNESCO sites

3

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
    2000Cultural
    Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots©

    Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city dually known as Etchmiadzin (Ejmiatsin) and Vagharshapat, Armenia. Constructed at the turn of the fourth century, it is usually considered the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and often regarded as the oldest cathedral in the world.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin
    1996Cultural
    Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin©

    Haghpat Monastery, also known as Haghpatavank, is a medieval Armenian monastery complex in Haghpat, Armenia, built between the 10th and 13th century.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley
    2000Cultural

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Set your passport to see whether your licence is accepted.

Trafficright-hand

Local norms

Culture & etiquette

Armenians are like any other Europeans in their manners and lifestyle, though very much on the traditional end of the spectrum. In contrast to Western Europe, Armenia remains deeply religious, and women occupy a place in society that Western Europe has not seen for a number of generations. Women are traditionally treated with chivalry. Female travellers should not be surprised or alarmed if their male Armenian friends take the initiative to pay the bills at a restaurant, give up their seat on public transportation for them, open every door in front of them, and/or help them carry items or objects. Male travellers should understand that these nuances will be expected by Armenian women, even if they're not in a romantic relationship with one. The "ladies first" rule is considered important

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Health

Yellow fevervaccination not neededno certificate needed
Malariano risk
Tap watersafely managed water: 82%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis B

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinemoderate81%
Mobile datacheap$0.98/GB
eSIM: Supported
Apps that work

Ride-hailing: Яндекс Go

Food delivery: Glovo

Prices

Food
Healthy diet֏722/day
Bread֏707/kg
Wheat flour֏220/kg
Potatoes֏325/kg
Fuel
Gasoline֏602/L
Diesel֏683/L

Entry & borders

Armenia's visa policy is remarkably open. Most people can obtain a visa on arrival or visit the country without a visa. Visa requirements Visa-free Citizens from the following locations can travel to Armenia visa free for 180 days per year: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Brazil, China (PRC), European Union, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Macau, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Nagorno-Karabakh, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea Switzerland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Vatican City. Visa on arrival

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About the country

Capital
Yerevan
Continent
Asia
Population
3,090,500
Area
29,800 km²
Currency
Dram · AMD
Time zone
17:55UTC+4
Sockets
CF

230 V · 50 Hz

Emergency
911all services
101police
103ambulance
102fire
112universal
Calling code
+374
Languages
Armenian