Asia
Armenia
- Capital
- Yerevan
- Population
- 3,086,700
- Currency
- Armenian Dram (AMD)
- Calling code
- +374
- Languages
- Armenian
- 42missions
- 34embassies
- 2consulates
- 6honorary consulates
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
Outside Yerevan, Gyumri has 3 foreign missions.
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.
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80,356 | 69,376 | 10,531 | 13.2% | 43.5% |
| 2024 (part of the year) | 100,352 | 86,262 | 12,195 | 12.3% | 46.0% |
| 2025 | 111,550 | 98,637 | 12,081 | 10.9% | 41.2% |
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 23,644 | 22,183 | 6.2% |
| Germany | 20,748 | 18,593 | 9.9% |
| Greece | 18,932 | 14,708 | 21.9% |
| France | 16,784 | 13,858 | 16.0% |
| Lithuania | 13,872 | 13,236 | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | 7,374 | 7,034 | 4.0% |
| Czech Republic | 4,423 | 3,912 | 11.4% |
| Poland | 3,960 | 3,322 | 15.5% |
| Romania | 988 | 979 | 0.9% |
| Slovakia | 825 | 812 | 1.2% |
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
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 15,730 | 14,715 |
| Student (F, M) | 191 | 153 |
| Exchange (J) | 353 | 255 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 541 | 457 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 16 | 23 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 320 | 324 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 240 | 55 |
| Total | 17,391 | 15,982 |
| 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
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).
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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).
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).
Germany, with 2 missions, followed by Italy (2).
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.
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.