Conventional Visa Application Guidelines
Document Requirements
To travel to Armenia, US citizens must obtain a visa from the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, DC, or the Consulate General in Los Angeles. *
To obtain a visa through the Embassy, applicants are required to submit the following paperwork to the Consular Section:
- A completed visa application form (one per applicant). (Visa Application Form in: MS Word 2000 format or Adobe Acrobat PDF format)
- One recent passport-size photo, attached to the application form. The picture can be black-and-white or color.
- The original passport (valid for at least 4 months).
- Money order or certified check payable to the Embassy of Armenia (no cash or personal checks can be accepted).
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 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:
50 North La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tel: (310) 657-6102
Fax: (310) 657-7419)
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 .
Duration of Stay
No letter of invitation is required to obtain a single-entry tourist visa for a stay up to 21 days. For stays of longer than 21 days or for 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.
A transit visa is required if Armenia is to be a stopping point for travel continuing on to other countries. 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.
- There is no fee for a diplomatic visa.
- Standard visa processing time is 7 business days:
- Rush service - 3 business days ($86), 24 hours ($95)
- There is no fee for visas issued to children under 16 years of age
Rush service exists only for tourist and ordinary visas
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 by clicking here. 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.
For more information please visit: www.armeniaforeignministry.am or contact: info@armeniaforeignministry.com.
** 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.
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