Travelling to Armenia: entry rules, time, money, safety

No visa for stays under six months

French citizens do not need a visa to stay in Armenia for less than six months within a one-year period. Armenia’s foreign ministry sets the limit at 180 days a year. Citizens of the other EU countries, the UK and the US are also on its visa-free list.

You need a passport valid for the whole stay. If it expires before you leave Armenia, you will be fined. For business trips, France Diplomatie advises a passport valid for three months after the planned return date.

To stay longer than six months, you must prove you have a job in Armenia to the Armenian interior ministry. Otherwise you risk heavy fines and an entry ban.

Getting there

Most travellers arrive at Zvartnots International Airport, about 15 km west of Yerevan. It is the country’s main airport.

By road, according to France Diplomatie (updated 15 September 2026), the border crossings with Georgia and Iran are open; those with Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed.

Time and money

• Armenia is on UTC+4 all year round, with no daylight saving time. Yerevan is therefore three hours ahead of Paris in winter and two hours ahead in summer.
• The currency is the Armenian dram (code AMD, sign ֏), issued by the Central Bank of Armenia.

Safety and emergencies

Before leaving, check France Diplomatie’s security map, which shows the areas to avoid, especially near the border with Azerbaijan.

In an emergency, call 102 for the police and 103 for an ambulance; 112 and 911 also work. France Diplomatie also advises contacting the French embassy in Yerevan if anything happens.