Armenia Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: FCDO advises against travel to some parts of Armenia. Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay in Armenia. You can visit without a visa for up to 180 days in a year for tourism or business.
Armenia travel requirements at a glance
Valid for your whole stay
Not needed up to 180 days a year
Apply to OVIR
Land border open, may change
Official source: GOV.UK Armenia entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Valid for your whole stay
- No visa for up to 180 days a year
- Work or study: check with embassy
- Iran border open, may change
Passport validity for Armenia
GOV.UK says that if you are visiting Armenia, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. There is no extra 6-month rule.
You will be denied entry if your passport has been reported lost or stolen.
Visas
You can visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days in a year for tourism or business.
To extend your stay, contact the Administration Department for Passports and Visas (OVIR). To work or study, check with the Armenian Embassy in the UK.
Entering from Iran
The Armenia-Iran border is open to foreign nationals coming from Iran, but this can change at short notice.
British nationals entering from Iran need a valid passport but do not need a visa.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Armenia?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Armenia.
Do I need a visa for Armenia?
No, not for tourism or business visits of up to 180 days in a year.
Can I enter Armenia from Iran?
GOV.UK says the Armenia-Iran border is open to foreign nationals coming from Iran, but this may change at short notice.