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WHO NEEDS VISA TO TRAVEL TO ARMENIA?

There are two ways to get a visa for entry into Armenia:
e-Visa and Conventional Visa

Conventional Visa Application Guidelines

Document Requirements

To travel to Armenia, an applicant must obtain a visa from the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, DC, or the Consulate General in Los Angeles. ^*

Armenian entry visas can serve as transit ones (up to three day stay) in other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Those interested in a longer stay in other CIS countries either before or after their entry into Armenia must obtain separate visas from appropriate Embassies.

To obtain a visa through the Embassy, applicants are required to submit the following paperwork to the Consular Section:

1. A filled out visa application form (one per applicant). (Visa Application Form in: MS Word 2000 format or Adobe Acrobat PDF format)
2. One recent passport-size photo, attached to the application form. The picture can be black-and-white or color.
3. The original passport valid for 4 months.
4. Money order or certified check payable to the Embassy of Armenia (no cash or personal checks can be accepted).

Notes:

If applying by mail, applicants are responsible for the cost of the return shipment. It can be either a prepaid return envelope of any registered mail with a tracking number or a separate money order in the amount of $ 15 to cover the cost of the FedEx services.

The Embassy of the Republic of Armenia cannot be held responsible for documents lost in the mail.

^* Residents of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin are advised to address to the Consulate General in Los Angeles:

Residents of all other states in the United States may address inquiries to the Embassy in Washington, DC.

Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tel: (202)319-1976
Fax: (202) 319-2982
Email: amembusadm@msn.com

Residents of all other countries should contact the Armenian Embassy at their respective countries.

Duration of Stay

No letter of invitation is required from Armenia to obtain a single-entry tourist visa for a stay up to 21 days. For stays of longer than 21 days or any other type of visa, an official invitation is required.

For stays longer than three months, a residency permit must be obtained through the Foreign Ministry in Yerevan.

Transit visa is required If Armenia is a stopping point to travel on to other countries. This type of visa can be obtained only in case of having basic visa. Transit visa is valid for three days.

Fee Schedule and Processing Time

• $ 18 for a single transit visa (3 days). Processing time: 7 business days.
• $ 36 for a double transit visa (3 days). Processing time: 7 business days.
• $ 60 for a tourist visa (21 days). Processing time: 7 business days.
• $ 60 for ordinary visa (21 days). Processing time: 7 business days.
• $ 35 for a single visa with an official invitation (up to 90 days). Processing time 7 business days.
• $ 65 for a multiple visa with an official invitation (up to 90 days). Processing time 7 business days.
• Notes:

1. No fee for a diplomatic visa.
2. Visa processing time is 7 business days:
3. Rush service - 3 business days ($ 86), 24 hours ($ 95)
4. No fee for visas issued to children under 16 years of age

Rush service exists only for tourist and ordinary visas

Need More Information?

To obtain additional information about visa processing, or to check the status of your application, you may call (202) 319-2983, between 10 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday

^** Only an invitation verified by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for business trips) or the Passport and Visa Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia (for private trips) is considered to be official.

What is an e-Visa

An e-Visa is the equivalent of a conventional visa, but the entire process is conducted electronically between the applicant and the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Armenia. Paper plays no part in the application process, nor is there a visa affixed to the applicant's passport upon receipt.

An e-Visa can be attained directly through the MFA website. You can also check the status of your e-Visa using the MFA website.

When submitting an application for an e-Visa, you will need to provide passport and credit card information. The application is processed immediately and in most cases, a visa is issued within 2 business days. Applicants and border control agents are informed simultaneously. Currently, e-Visas are available for air travelers arriving at Zvartnots International Airport only.