Destination Guides
Armenia

 
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Passport/Visa

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Passports

Passport valid for at least four months required by all nationals of countries referred to in chart above.

 
Visas

Required by all except:
(a) nationals continuing their journey within 72 hours, provided remaining in the airport transit lounge and holding all documents required for the next destination and confirmed onward ticket.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

 
Visa Note

If leaving the airport, a transit visa may be issued on arrival for a stay of maximum three days, provided holding a visa (if required) for the final destination.

 
Types of Visa and Cost

Ordinary/Tourist: US$63, US$92 (three day express processing), US$101 (24-hour express processing). Single-entry (with official invitation): US$40. Multiple-entry (with official invitation): US$76. Transit: US$24 (single-entry).

Note:
There is no charge for diplomatic and official visas, or for those issued to persons under 18 years of age.

 
Validity

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

 
Applications to:

Embassy (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

 
Working Days Required

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

 
 
 
ontact Addresses
 
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the UK

25A Cheniston Gardens, London W8 6TG, UK
Tel: (020) 7938 5435.
E-mail: armemb@armenianembassyuk.com or consular@armenianembassyuk.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800 and 1000-1300 (consular section).

 
Armenian Tourist Office Representive in the UK

Sunvil House, 9 Upper Square, Old Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 7BJ, UK
Tel: (020) 8568 4499.
Website: www.sunvil.co.uk

 
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the USA

2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 319 1976 or 2983 (consular section).
Website: www.armeniaemb.org

 
 
 
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Health

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Health Care

A reciprocal agreement for urgent medical treatment exists with the UK, although proof of UK residence is required. Other nationals (and indeed UK travellers) are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance. Power shortages and disrupted medical supplies have undermined normal health services to such a degree that travellers would be well advised to consider a health insurance policy guaranteeing emergency evacuation in case of serious accident or illness, as medical insurance is not often valid within the country.

Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services and credit or debit cards will not be accepted; most will want treatment paid for in local currency. Travellers are also advised to take a supply of those medicines that they are likely to require (but check first that they may be legally imported) as there is a severe shortage of even the most basic medical supplies, such as disposable needles, anaesthetics and antibiotics.

 
 
 
ublic Holidays
 

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1-2 Jan
New Year.
6 Jan Armenian Orthodox Christmas.
8 Mar Women’s Day.
6 Apr Good Friday.
7 Apr Motherhood and Beauty Day.
24 Apr Genocide Memorial Day.
9 May Victory and Peace Day.
28 May First Republic Day.
5 Jul Constitution Day.
21 Sep Independence Day.
7 Dec Earthquake Memorial Day.
31 Dec New Year’s Eve.

2008
1-2 Jan
New Year.
6 Jan Armenian Orthodox Christmas.
8 Mar Women’s Day.
21 Mar Good Friday.
7 Apr Motherhood and Beauty Day.
24 Apr Genocide Memorial Day.
9 May Victory and Peace Day.
28 May First Republic Day.
5 Jul Constitution Day.
21 Sep Independence Day.
7 Dec Earthquake Memorial Day.
31 Dec New Year’s Eve.