Armenia

Embassies and consulates in Armenia

embassies in Yerevan

Diplomatic missions from 39 countries are based in Armenia, 42 missions in all (34 embassies, 2 consulates and 6 honorary consulates). Most embassies, 33 of 34, are in the capital, Yerevan. Consulates are also found in Gyumri.

Asia

Armenia

Capital
Yerevan
Population
3,086,700
Currency
Armenian Dram (AMD)
Calling code
+374
Languages
Armenian
  • 42missions
  • 34embassies
  • 2consulates
  • 6honorary consulates
Visa-free: 33 destinations#127 in the world

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All missions in Armenia

Other cities in Armenia

Outside Yerevan, Gyumri has 3 foreign missions.

By country

  1. Germany 2
  2. Italy 2
  3. Russia 2
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Visa rules for Armenia

How the world’s passports enter Armenia198 in total

  • Visa-free69
  • Visa on arrival21
  • e-Visa50
  • Visa required57
  • No admission1

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 69 can enter visa-free, 21 get a visa on arrival, 50 need an e-Visa, 57 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 1 is not admitted for Armenia.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Armenia

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 80,35669,37610,53113.2% 43.5%
2024 (part of the year) 100,35286,26212,19512.3% 46.0%
2025 111,55098,63712,08110.9% 41.2%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Italy 23,64422,1836.2%
Germany 20,74818,5939.9%
Greece 18,93214,70821.9%
France 16,78413,85816.0%
Lithuania 13,87213,2362.7%
Bulgaria 7,3747,0344.0%
Czech Republic 4,4233,91211.4%
Poland 3,9603,32215.5%
Romania 9889790.9%
Slovakia 8258121.2%

Schengen consulates in Armenia received 111,550 short-stay visa applications in 2025, the 23rd highest number of any country, and issued 98,637 visas. 10.9% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 the rate was much the same, 12.3%. Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (100,352).

Most applications went to Italy (23,644), Germany (20,748), Greece (18,932) and France (16,784).

Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Romania’s (0.9%) and the highest Greece’s (21.9%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of Greece (+8.4 points), the largest fall at those of Italy (−6.9 points).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Armenia.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Armenia

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)15,73014,715
Student (F, M)191153
Exchange (J)353255
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)541457
Transit and crew (C, D)1623
Diplomatic and official (A, G)320324
Fiancé(e) (K)24055
Total17,39115,982
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)59.5%56.4%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 15,982 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Armenia, the 63rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 92%, work and treaty visas 3%. That is 8% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (17,391).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Armenia received 3,446, 54% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 56.4% for citizens of Armenia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 59.5%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Armenia

Armenia’s own missions abroad

Armenia’s embassies abroad (65)

Armenia itself has 65 missions abroad, in 44 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (6), France (4), Belgium (3), Italy (3) and Russia (3).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Armenia

  • New Year's Eve

    Thursday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Saturday

  • Christmas Day

    Tuesday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 33 of 34, are in the capital, Yerevan. Germany has the most missions in Armenia, 2, followed by Italy (2) and Russia (2).

Travel advice for Armenia

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Armenia: the US State Department rates Armenia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 4 September 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Armenia (updated 1 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Armenia (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Armenia?

Germany, with 2 missions, followed by Italy (2).

Do I need a visa for Armenia?

Of 198 passports, 69 can enter visa-free, 21 get a visa on arrival, 50 need an e-Visa, 57 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 1 is not admitted for Armenia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Armenia closed?

On Armenia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is New Year's Eve on Thursday 31 December 2026.