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Armenia

Asia · Yerevan

Entry details

No visa required · up to 180 days

✓ Verified September 2, 2026 · Armenia — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.am) ↗

Безвиз (ЕАЭС), пребывание до 180 дней.

  • Source's ruleVisa not required
  • Passport validityValid for period of stay

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

More about entry

Fees

The consular fee for the invitation is AMD 5,000 (five thousand), payable at any commercial bank or online.

Day counting

Citizens of foreign countries for whom a visa-free regime is set can stay on the territory of the Republic of Armenia for no more than 180 days during one year if no other term is defined by the international agreements of the Republic of Armenia.

Extension

Armenian visas are issued for a maximum of 120 days with the possibility to extend for another 60 days if no other term is defined by international agreements of the Republic of Armenia. To extend the visa duration, it is necessary to contact the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and submit the visa extension application, providing the reason for extending the stay in Armenia.

Good to know

Foreigners can leave Armenia upon a valid passport and a document validating their prior stay in Armenia if laws or international agreements of Armenia define no other term.

Official portal
From the guidebook

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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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.

Your national licence

Mutual recognition (EAEU) — drive on your national licence, no IDP.

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

Overall price level
+15%pricier than home
Food
Healthy diet֏722/day≈ ₸879/day
Bread֏707/kg≈ ₸853/kg+294%
Wheat flour֏220/kg≈ ₸265/kg+36%
Potatoes֏325/kg≈ ₸393/kg+53%
Fuel
Gasoline֏600/L≈ ₸730/L+133%
Diesel֏680/L≈ ₸828/L

Frequently asked questions

Armenia: do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa?

No visa needed — Kazakhstan citizens enter visa-free — up to 180 days. Verified: September 2, 2026.

How long can you stay?

Up to 180 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid Valid for period of stay. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Kazakhstan citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

About the country

Capital
Yerevan
Continent
Asia
Population
3,090,500
Area
29,800 km²
Currency
Dram · AMD
▲ 8.8%1 KZT = 0.8223 AMD
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
22:02UTC+4

−1h vs. your time

Sockets
CF

230 V · 50 Hz

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