Armenian E-Visa Guidelines

The Armenian E-Visa scheme offers a convenient way to enter Armenia without lengthy paperwork. This guide covers everything you need to know about applying for an Armenian evisa, including eligibility, required documents, and processing times.

Table of contents

• Who needs a visa to visit Armenia?
• Who can apply for an Armenian e-visa?
• Armenian e-visa application process
• Documents needed to apply for an Armenian e-visa
• Armenian e-visa photo requirements
• Get an Armenian e-visa photo quickly online
• Armenian e-visa validity and fees
• Armenian e-Visa processing time

Who can enter Armenia visa-free?

If you are a citizen of a unilaterally visa-exempt country, you do not need to apply for an Armenian visa. You may enter and stay in the country for 180 days a year with your valid passport. The list features Schengen member countries, the US, the UK, Australia, among other countries.

Suppose you are a citizen of a country with a bilateral or multilateral visa-free agreement with Armenia and hold the determined kind of passport as explained in the official list. In that case, you may also enter Armenia without a visa.

Otherwise, you will have to hold a valid visa to enter Armenia.

Who is eligible to apply for an Armenian e-visa?

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an Armenian visa online:

• Africa:
  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Morocco
  • Rwanda
  • South Africa
  • Tunisia
• Asia:
  • Bahrain
  • Bhutan
  • Brunei
  • Cambodia
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mongolia
  • Myanmar
  • Oman
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam
• Europe:
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Latvia
  • North Macedonia
  • Turkey
• North America:
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Canada
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • El Salvador
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Trinidad and Tobago
• South America:
  • Bolivia
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Suriname
  • Venezuela
• Oceania:
  • Fiji
  • Kiribati
  • Marshall Islands
  • Micronesia
  • Nauru
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu

Note, that ir you are a citizen of one of these 64 countries, you will need an invitation to apply for a visitor visa at the nearest Armenian embassy.

Armenian e-visa application process

You can apply for an Armenian electronic visa in three easy steps:

Start your application online

Complete the application online on the official Armenian e-visa site. Fill out your data, upload all the needed documents. Specify your travel purpose (tourism, business, etc.) and intended dates of entry and exit.Don’t forget to double-check all of the details!

Pay for your visa processing fee

Pay for the application online using a credit or debit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or PayPal.

The visa prica depends on the length of stay you chose for your visa. In 2024-2025, the Armenian visa fee is USD 8 for 21 days and USD 38 for 120 days. In either case, the cost is not refundable.

Track your application status and receive your visa

You may track your Armenian e-visa status by entering your application number on the status check page. To do that, make sure you keep your application number!

After your visa is issued, you will receive your visa in your email inbox. Print a copy to present upon arrival in Armenia. Keep both the digital and printed copies with your passport, as immigration officers may request to see them.

When you arrive in Armenia, present your passport and printed e-Visa to immigration officials. Ensure that you have any additional documents (such as hotel reservations or return tickets) on hand, as they may be requested. Note, that the e-Visa does not guarantee entry; Armenian immigration officials reserve the right to grant or deny entry based on their assessment.

Documents needed to apply for an Armenian e-visa

To apply for an Armenian e-visa, have these documents on hand:

• Your passport, valid for at least six months from the planned date of arrival and with at least one blank page;
• A digital photo that satisfies the visa photo requirements;
• Additional documents, if needed:
  • Return tickets;
  • Proof of accommodation in Armenia;
  • Bank statements from the last three months as proof of financial ability.

Armenian e-visa photo requirements

Before uploading your picture to the form, make sure it fulfills the following requirements:

• The photo size is 600x600 pixels;
• The file size must be between 10 and 2000 kilobytes;
• The background is light grey;
• The height of your head must occupy 75% of the picture’s height;
• The height of the blank space between the crown of your head and the top border of the picture must occupy 10% of the picture’s height;
• The picture must be recent so you can be easily identifiable;
• The image must be of high quality, well lit, with good contrast.

Here is an example Armenian e-visa photo:

Get an Armenian e-visa photo quickly online

The application process to get an Armenian electronic visa is quick and convenient, but don’t let it make you slip up with your application documents! For example, photos that don’t fulfill the specific visa requirements are often a culprit of why your application process may be delayed. For such a self-explanatory prerequisite, it’s an unexpected stumbling block.

Make sure your application is up to par by using our online photo editing service, Visafoto. Our tool can instantly adjust your photo to satisfy all the visa photo requirements.

Just take a picture of yourself with a pose and attire proper for a visa photo, with any background. Make sure the picture is decently lit. Then, upload your photo to our tool below.

Take an image with a smartphone or camera against any background, upload it here, and instantly get a professional photo for your visa, passport, or ID.

You will get a digital photo like this one:

Your resulting photo will satisfy all the requirements and be guaranteed to be accepted. If you have questions about Visafoto, simply contact us!

Armenian e-visa validity and fees

Armenia offers two types of e-Visas for eligible travelers:

• Short-Term e-Visa: Valid for stays up to 21 days, with a non-refundable fee of USD 8.
• Long-Term e-Visa: Valid for stays up to 120 days, with a non-refundable fee of USD 38.

Both visas are single-entry permits.

Armenian e-Visa processing time

The waiting time for an Armenian e-Visa is typically up to 3 working days. However, in some cases that it may take approximately 5 days from the date of receipt of the complete application and payment of the visa fee. To ensure timely processing, it's advisable to submit your application well in advance of your planned travel date.

Last update: November 2024