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Armenia visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Armenia: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at russia.mfa.am
Armenian citizens travelling to Russia
ArmeniaRussia Visa-free, 90 days Russia visa for citizens of Armenia
Travel advice for Armenia
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Russia to Armenia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Armenia
Russian citizens may stay in Armenia for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Armenia.
Armenia’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey admit Russian citizens visa-free.
Armenian citizens travelling to Russia
Russia admits Armenian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and Armenia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Armenia?
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Armenia: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Armenia?
Russian citizens can stay in Armenia for up to 180 days.
Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia admits Armenian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Armenia visa-free?
Yes, Russian citizens can enter Armenia without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.