Visa policy of Armenia

Visitors to Armenia must obtain a visa from one of the Armenian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa. Citizens of the Commonwealth of Independent States and citizens of all Eurasian Economic Union and European Union member states may enter Armenia without a visa.
Armenia's visa and other migration policies are also implemented in accordance with the mobility rights arrangements within the Commonwealth of Independent States and the rules of the single market of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Visa exemption

Ordinary passports

Holders of ordinary passports of the following countries and territories may enter Armenia without a visa for the following period:
_{ID - May enter with an ID card in lieu of a passport if arriving directly from Georgia.}

_{IP - May enter with an internal passport in lieu of a passport if arriving by air.}

_{A - Citizens of Azerbaijan must have a special entry permit.}
Visa waiver agreement between Armenia and Dominica was signed but has yet to enter into force.

Non-ordinary passports

In addition to countries whose citizens are visa-exempt, holders of diplomatic, official or service passports may enter Armenia without a visa for the following period:
_{D - Diplomatic passports only.}
An agreement was signed with Tunisia in December 2023 and it is pending ratification.

Visa on arrival

Visitors traveling as tourists from the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 120 days at a cost of 15,000 AMD. They may also obtain an e-Visa in advance.

Conditional visa on arrival

Citizens of these countries and territories may apply for a visa on arrival only if they hold a valid visa or valid permanent resident permit issued by Australia, Belarus, Canada, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, European Union / Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or United States. If eligible, they may also apply for an e-Visa in advance.

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

All foreign citizens are also eligible to obtain an e-Visa. If approved, the e-Visa allows applicants to stay in the country for up to 120 days or 141 days with a fee of 34€ or 7€. The application must be submitted at least 3 business days before the trip.

Visa required

Citizens of the following countries and territories must apply for a physical visa at an Armenian embassy or consulate, and only with an invitation:

Entry refused

Armenia does not recognize the passports of and refuses entry and transit of citizens to Abkhazia, Sahara, Somaliland, South Ossetia and Transnistria, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight.