Armenia Travel Status

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Travel to most of Armenia continues normally, with international flights and normal entry procedures operating. However, travellers should be aware that the land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey remain closed and significant travel warnings apply near the Azerbaijan border.

Visa requirements

Visa requirements depend on nationality. Citizens of many countries can visit Armenia without a visa, while other travellers may need an Armenian visa or eVisa before travelling.

Temporary visa exemption

From 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027, nationals of 111 countries may qualify for visa-free entry if they hold an eligible residence permit issued by certain countries, including the United States, EU or Schengen states, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman. Specific conditions apply.

Passport requirements

Travellers must have a valid passport or other accepted travel document. Passport-validity requirements can vary according to nationality and transit route.

Azerbaijan border

The Armenia-Azerbaijan border remains closed. Travellers should avoid areas close to the border where official travel warnings remain in effect.

Turkey border

The Armenia-Turkey land border remains closed to ordinary travellers, although scheduled direct flights operate between Yerevan and Istanbul.

Iran and Georgia

Overland entry is possible through operating crossings with Georgia and Iran, although conditions can change. Travellers should check their intended crossing before departure.

Temporary visa exemption introduced

Armenia introduced a temporary visa exemption from 1 July 2026 for qualifying nationals of 111 countries who hold eligible residence permits. The measure is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 1 July 2027.

Border restrictions remain

The Azerbaijan and Turkey land borders remain closed to ordinary travel. Travellers planning overland journeys should arrange routes through operating border crossings instead.

Check your airline, airport information, Armenian immigration requirements, the status of your intended border crossing and the travel advice issued by your own government before departure.

If travelling near Armenia’s eastern border, check current regional security information before beginning your journey.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.