Going to Armenia has left a lot of people in confusion regarding the need for a visa. However, you do not really have to worry anymore about the need for a visa. As Armenia has started with Armenia visa free countries whose nationals can go to Armenia for both business and tourism purposes without holding an Armenia visa. This means the countries that are mentioned in the list can enjoy free movement towards Armenia without a visa. Normally a visa is required for these foreigners who will be leaving their hometown and going to another country. But when a country allows the foreigner to enter without a visa, it does not mean that he or she may not even have a passport. As already known by most of the people a passport is an important document and it will always be unless there are countries that accept ID cards instead of a passport.
About Armenia:
Armenia also is known as the Republic of Armenia is a unitary, multi-party, democratic nation-state that has a wide culture and a long history behind it. Armenia was also known to be the first country in the entire world to accept Christianity as the official religion. The church in Armenia called the Armenian Apostolic Church is also one of the oldest churches in the entire world. The Armenian alphabets which were unique and not known to the world were created by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD. After 1918 when the Russian revolution had ended, all non-Russian countries had claimed their independence followed by which the first republic of Armenia had formed.
List of countries whose nationals do not need a visa to go to Armenia:
The above-mentioned countries are those among the others whose citizens can go to Armenia without holding a visa. These countries can stay for a period of 180 days in Armenia or they can stay for about six months in total in Armenia. There are other countries that are allowed to get into Armenia without a visa. However, these countries’ nationals can only stay for 90 days.
The list can be mentioned as follows:
| China | Iran | Macau | Tajikistan |
The other countries whose nationals can stay for 180 days without a visa and also do not require a passport can be given as follows:
- Russia
- Georgia
These nationals will, however, be needed to produce a national identity card or a social security card which will prove the citizenship or their relationship with the country.
Extension and overstay in Armenia:
While those nationals of the countries that do not require a visa can stay in Armenia for the specified time, they can also extend their visit time. This will however only be possible by putting in a request to the ministry of public affairs present in Armenia. Once they grant permission, a foreign can stay for a longer period of time. Staying for an extended period of time is also possible for those who hold a residency card. This can be easily applied once the foreigner reaches Armenia. Overstay without an extension is however considered to be an offense and hence will also lead to the payment of fines as per the rules laid down by the Republic of Armenia.
FAQs:
Q. Would overstay in Armenia be a problem once my entry permit has expired?
In most cases a foreigner without a visa can stay for 180 days per year and overstay in Armenia by not following this time period will lead to detainment and eventually, a ban on you from entering the country might be imposed.
Q. Is it important to get a residence permit in order to stay for a longer time period in Armenia?
A person can stay in Armenia for a time period longer than the mentioned date however he or she should possess an extension approval if they do not have a residence permit.
Q. What are the other categories of people who can travel to Armenia without a visa?
The other categories that can enter Armenia without a visa include:
Passport holders of Artsakh also known as the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic can enter Armenia without a visa.
Citizens of Chile, Egypt, Indonesia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Mongolia, Philippines, Syria, Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Bosnia, Herzegovina, India, and Jordan who holds a diplomatic passport do not need a visa to enter Armenia.
Q. Who all can enter Armenia without a visa?
All those Armenia visa-free countries that have been mentioned, their citizens can enter Armenia without a visa.
