Armenia
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France visa for Armenian citizens
Entry requirement
Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at am.diplomatie.gouv.fr
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Armenia
France has 1 mission in Armenia, with its embassy in Yerevan.
France: visa decisions in Armenia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,798 | 10,211 | 1,265 | 10.9% | 28.9% |
| 2024 | 12,849 | 10,226 | 2,625 | 20.3% | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 16,784 | 13,858 | 2,636 | 16.0% | 32.0% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Armenia (Yerevan) received 16,784 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 13,858. 16.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 20.3%: the rate fell by 4.4 points. Applications rose by 31% compared with 2024 (12,849).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.9% of the applications lodged in Armenia that year, from 0.9% at the consulates of Romania to 21.9% at those of Greece. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Armenia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Armenia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
French citizens travelling to Armenia
FranceArmenia Visa-free, 180 days Armenia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Armenia to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Armenian citizens can stay in France
How long Armenian citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Armenian citizens apply
In Armenia, applications go to the French embassy in Yerevan, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Armenian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Armenian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Armenian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Armenia
No visa is needed by French citizens for Armenia, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Armenian citizens need a visa for France?
Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Armenia?
The French embassy in Armenia is in Yerevan.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Armenia?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Armenia, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Armenian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Armenian citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.