Entry regulations

Armenia Entry Regulations: Visa & Travel Requirements

Visa

Armenia is a welcoming country, eager to embrace visitors from all around the globe and share its hospitality. Citizens from various nations can enter Armenia visa-free, while others may obtain a visa upon arrival. For those from countries with a visa-free agreement, they can stay in Armenia for up to 180 days within a year, unless specific laws, provisions, or agreements between the countries state otherwise.

Citizens from most countries must have a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining from the date of their return. However, citizens of certain countries are permitted to enter Armenia using just their national ID cards.

For more detailed information on Armenian visas and entry regulations, you can visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia at www.mfa.am.

Getting to Armenia

Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region, offering access by both air and land travel, depending on your location. Whether you’re flying or driving, reaching Armenia is convenient.

By Air

Armenia has two international airports: Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan and Shirak International Airport in Gyumri. Both airports accommodate numerous international airlines, including Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Georgian Airlines, LOT, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, and more. For detailed flight information, visit: www.zvartnots.aero

By Land

Armenia shares open borders with Georgia and Iran, making it accessible by car or bus.

  • Georgia: Daily bus and fixed-route taxi services operate between Yerevan and Tbilisi, crossing through the Bagratashen checkpoint. The journey takes around 6-8 hours.
  • Iran: The only land border crossing from Armenia to Iran is located 5 km from Meghri. Regular buses run from Yerevan via Meghri to Tabriz and Tehran.

By Train

Armenia and Georgia have an active rail connection. A train departs from Yerevan to Tbilisi on even days, and from Tbilisi to Yerevan on odd days. The travel time is approximately 10-12 hours, with the Yerevan train leaving at 21:30 and arriving in Tbilisi at 7:50 the following morning. You can also travel to Yerevan from Batumi by train. Tickets can be booked online.

For full schedules and details, visit UKZHD Ticketing or check the official RA Railway website.

Customs Import and Export Regulations

This section outlines the key regulations regarding the import and export of goods to and from the Republic of Armenia.

Visitors are allowed to bring personal items for non-commercial use duty-free, subject to the following limits based on the type of goods:

  • Personal goods valued up to 500 USD
  • Tobacco products: 200 cigarettes
  • Alcoholic beverages and beer: up to 2 liters

Used personal items, such as clothing or electronics, are exempt from customs duties if they are not in branded packaging or labeled, as long as they are for personal use and transported by the individual.

The import and export of antiques, precious stones, coins, manuscripts, and other cultural artifacts require authorization from the relevant authorities.

Cash exceeding USD 10,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies), as well as traveler’s checks, must be declared when being exported outside the EAEU countries.

For more detailed information, you can visit the official website of the RA Customs Service:
www.petekamutner.am

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