Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Armenia depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for ArmeniaEmergency Numbers
- General
- 911
Currency
- Name
- Armenian Dram
- Code
- AMD
- Symbol
- ֏
ATMs widespread in Yerevan. Cards accepted in Yerevan's restaurants and hotels; carry cash for countryside and smaller towns. USD can be exchanged at banks.
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type C, Type F
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
AMT (UTC+4) — no daylight saving
Best Time to Visit
May–June and September–October are ideal — wildflower meadows in spring, golden autumn in fall, and mild temperatures for hiking and monastery visits. July–August is hot in Yerevan (Ararat Valley). January–February sees snow at Dilijan and Tsakhkadzor for skiing.
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | Tip in cash — service charge rarely included |
| Taxis | Round up | GG taxi and Yandex work in Yerevan — use them over street taxis |
| Hotels | AMD 500–1,000 for porters | — |
| Tour guides | $10–15 USD per day | — |
Dress Code
- Modest dress at Armenian Apostolic churches and monasteries — cover shoulders and knees
- Women may need a headscarf at some religious sites
- Smart casual in Yerevan
Social Etiquette
- Armenians are proud of their ancient Christian heritage (the world's first Christian nation, 301 AD) and culture — engage with genuine curiosity
- The 1915 Genocide is a deeply sensitive topic — acknowledge it respectfully if it comes up
- Hospitality is extraordinary — guests are treated to lavish meals
- A toast (bari gisher, bari luys) always precedes drinking — do not sip before the toast
- Armenia and Azerbaijan are still technically at war over Nagorno-Karabakh — avoid this topic with strangers
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- Armenia and Azerbaijan have ongoing territorial conflict — avoid travel near the Azerbaijani border and check current advisories
- Blood alcohol limit is 0%
- LGBTQ+ activity is not criminalised but social attitudes are conservative — discretion is wise
- Drone flying requires a permit from the Civil Aviation Committee
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (Armenian) | Barev / Barev dzez | BAH-rev / BAH-rev DZEZ (formal) |
| Thank you (Armenian) | Շnorhakaloutioun (Shnorhakaloutioun) | shnor-hah-kah-loo-TYOON |
| Please (Armenian) | Khndrem | KHND-rem |
| Cheers! (Armenian) | Genatset! | geh-naht-SET |
| Very beautiful (Armenian) | Shat gexeçik | SHAHT geh-khe-TSIK |
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