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Is a visa required for Russian citizens to visit Armenia?
No, Russian citizens do not need a visa to visit Armenia. They can stay for up to 180 days within a year without one.
What do Russians need to enter Armenia?
To cross the Armenian border, Russian citizens must have:
- A valid passport or travel document (valid for at least three months after the planned departure).
- A return ticket to confirm travel plans.
- Accommodation proof (e.g., hotel booking).
Do Russian citizens need travel insurance for Armenia?
Yes, it is strongly recommended for Russian citizens to have travel insurance when visiting Armenia. The insurance should provide:
- Medical expense coverage of at least EUR 30,000.
- Protection for emergency evacuation and repatriation costs.
Must-see destinations for Russian tourists in Armenia
- Garni Temple
- A breathtaking pagan temple surrounded by picturesque mountains.
- Geghard Monastery
- A UNESCO-listed site famous for its rock-hewn architecture.
- Lake Sevan
- The largest lake in the Caucasus, featuring serene views and ancient monasteries.
- Ararat Valley
- Offers stunning views of Mount Ararat, especially from Khor Virap Monastery.
- Yerevan
- Dive into Armenia’s culture with its museums, lively streets, and iconic landmarks like Republic Square.
- Certificate of test results for the presence of coronavirus (PCR three days before the visit).
- A document confirming the receipt of a full course of the drug for coronavirus, administered according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Single-phase drug - 28 days before the visit, biphasic - 14 days before the visit.
- Requirements for the document on vaccination: printed on the official letterhead of the health care institution that carried out the vaccination; compiled in one of three languages: English, Armenian Russian, contains a QR code.
Armenia is also suitable for traveling with pets. When moving with pets, it is important to remember the following things:
- The first step is to mark your pet with a 15-digit ISO-compliant microchip.
- All pets must have a current rabies vaccination certificate.
- Other vaccinations for dogs include: rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, and parovirus.
- For cats: feline vioral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.
- A licensed veterinarian must complete a veterinary certificate for Armenia prior to travel.
- An import permit is not required when entering Armenia with a personal pet.
- Pets can enter Armenia through Zvartnots International Airport.
- All pet animals must be free of signs of a human-transmitted disease when examined at the port of entry.
- Armenia does not publish a list of prohibited breeds.
Transportation of animals
To transport a cat or dog you will need:
- rabies vaccination
- vaccination against infections
- chip
- veterinary certificate form No1
- parasite treatment
- pet carrier
The chip must be placed before vaccination. A mark about it is entered in the veterinary passport.
Vaccinations are valid for a year. Vaccination records must be entered into the animal passport.
Quarantine after vaccinations - 2 weeks. When it ends, you can get a veterinary certificate form No1 (this is a permit for an animal to border crossing).
Contact the Food Safety Inspectorate
Veterinary Department
Phone: +374 12 40 40 40/120/
Email: ssfs@ssfs.am
Address: Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, 0051, 49/2 Komitas Avenue
To transport wild animals to Armenia, you must have a permit and a veterinary certificate confirming that the animals do not have rabies or other diseases.
Contact the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia
Email e-mail: minenv@env.am
Hotline: +374 11 8185 59
Address: Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, 0010, Republic Square, Government House 3
Emergency Service: 101, 112, 911
Police: 102
Ambulance: 103
Yerevangaz emergency service: 104
If you are driving in Armenia, having an international license or if you come from a country that is a member of the Vienna Convention (for example, Russia, Georgia or the UK), you can drive with your own license. If not, you must apply for a local driver's license.
To rent a car in Armenia, you need to be over 21 years old, have a Russian driving license, a credit card and a driving experience of at least 1 year.
Since 2011, CTP system has been operating in Armenia, without which it is illegal to drive, so it is included in the rental price by default. Keep in mind that this is the most basic insurance package, covering only theft and accident damage. Everything else - from a tire punctured on the track to a scratched bumper - will have to be paid out of pocket, unless you take out additional insurance for a fee (CASCO policy).
Additional Information
The minimum age for obtaining a driver's license is 18 years.
In Armenia, car insurance is mandatory for driving.
Free import
• 400 cigarettes
• 2 litres or 1 bottle of alcohol
• 5 kg perfume or an amount valued up to USD 500
• Personal goods valued up to USD 500 - (for residents and non-residents).
Prohibited
• Illegal drugs
• Weapons, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Plants and plant products
• Fruit and vegetables without previous permission
• Meat and meat products
• Counterfeit money and goods
• Pornographic material
Restricted
• Wild plant and vegetation will require special permission from the Ministry of Environment before being granted permission to enter the country.
• Any pets or wild animals being imported into the country will need permission from the Ministry of the Environment and will need to be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate clearing the animals of Rabies and any other diseases.
• Pieces of art leaving the country need to be accompanied by a document from the ministry of culture authorizing export. Passenger must hold a photo of each piece of art. Passengers must pay a tax at the airport of approx. USD 10 per piece of art.
Armenia's embassies in different countries can be found here: https://www.embassypages.com/armenia
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