World Country Guide

Passports
Passport valid for at least four months required by all.

Visas
Required by all except:
(a) nationals of CIS countries (except Turkmenistan, who do require a visa);
(b) nationals of Korea (Dem. Rep) and Serbia & Montenegro.

Types of visa and cost
Ordinary/Tourist: US$60, US$86 (three day express processing), US$95 (24-hour express processing). Single-entry (with official invitation): US$35. Multiple-entry (with official invitation): US$65. Transit: US$18 (single-entry); US$36 (double entry).
Note: There is no charge for diplomatic and official visas, or for those issued to persons under 18 years of age.

Validity
Tourist/Ordinary: 21 days. Single-entry and Multiple-entry: three months. Transit: three days. Visas must be used within 90 days of date of issue.

Application to
Embassy (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
(a) Completed application form. (b) One recent passport-size photo. (c) Passport valid for at least four months. (d) Fee, payable by money order or certified cheque. (e) Postal applications should be sent by registered mail or by courier. Single-entry/Multiple-entry: (a)-(e) and, (f) Official invitation letter, duly authorised in Armenia (for stays over 21 days).

Working days required
Seven. Urgent visas can be processed in one or three days for a higher fee (see above).

Temporary residence
For stays of longer than three months, a residency permit must be obtained from the Foreign Ministry in Yerevan.