Travel to Armenia without problems and a passport

Features of entry using an internal passport

If a Russian is going to visit Armenia for tourism purposes, then when crossing the border he will only need to present a passport.

The arrival point must be the air terminal in Gyumri (“Shirak”) or in Yerevan (“Zvartnots”).

At other airports in Armenia, a Russian who does not have a foreign passport can be sent back.

Find out from the video: when will Russia’s borders with Armenia and other CIS countries open?

Passport requirements

The internal passport must be valid for the entire trip plus 3 months after returning home.

Do not damage its cover or pages containing important information.

Watch the video: rules for entry into Armenia for Russians in 2021.

Additional papers

Additionally, with an internal passport when crossing the border, you can provide:

• diplomatic passport;
• a document confirming that the person intends to return to his homeland;
• service passport.

The tourist must have return air tickets and a hotel room reservation. But this is not a mandatory requirement. Usually Russians are not asked to provide additional documents.

Traveling with children

Children under 14 years of age can enter Armenia only with a foreign passport. It is not possible to enter the country using a birth certificate.

Persons over 14 can cross the border using an internal passport. Like adults, they can only do this if they travel by plane.

If the child is accompanied only by his father or mother, in addition to his passport, to cross the border, he will need a notarized power of attorney from one of the parents.

How can a resident of Armenia obtain Russian citizenship?

It is worth noting that from 2021, having a passport of a citizen of Armenia allows you to apply for Russian registration without any additional difficulties. This became possible due to the fact that an agreement was concluded between the states, which provides for visa-free entry, residence and even employment in these territories.

Moreover, residents of Russia and Armenia are allowed to have dual registration, that is, in order to become a citizen of another country, there is no need to write a renunciation of citizenship in the other. How can an Armenian citizen obtain Russian citizenship? First you need to get an Armenian passport, and then do the following:

1. Translate your passport into Russian and have it notarized. Make sure that all the data in it matches and is clearly visible: country code, full name of the owner, code of the agency that issued the document, address of the place of registration and other important information.
2. Prove your knowledge of the Russian language. This can be done in this way: bring your document on education in a Russian educational institution. If a person has not studied at Russian universities or colleges, then a document about education is required, which must include a high score in a subject such as the Russian language.
3. Provide a certificate of no criminal record in all places in which you have lived over the past 10 years.
4. Have a migration card.
5. Obtain a medical certificate stating that the person does not have serious illnesses.
6. Photos.
7. Receipt for payment of state duty.
8. Marriage certificate (if available).

Application for registration is considered from 2 months. For this period, a paper is issued confirming the fact that the citizen has submitted documents for a passport. If the decision is positive, a mark indicating registration in the state of Russia is placed in the Armenian passport. This implies the possibility of employment and residence in our country.

Dual citizenship on both sides is possible only when a person has lived in the territory for at least 3 years and has a good command of the national language. The decision to renounce one citizenship and the desire to obtain another is understandable and provided for by law, but in such a case there is no need to do so. The solution is this: it is better to have dual citizenship than to give up one and then try long and hard to get it back.

In order to become a citizen of Russia, according to the law, it is enough to write an application and provide some papers to clarify the information and the seriousness of intentions. It is possible to refuse Russian registration at any day; it is enough to know the code of your identity document. To do this, you need to come to the Armenian embassy and write a corresponding application (to quit being a citizen of Russia).

Obtaining an Armenian document is quite simple if you comply with all the requirements and correctly indicate your data. Thanks to the passport, Armenians have the opportunity to obtain registration in the Russian Federation (without obtaining dual citizenship).

In what cases is a passport needed?

The need for a foreign passport arises in the following cases:

• arrival point – any airport except Shirak and Zvartnots;
• travel by land.

Russia and Armenia do not have a common border. A passport is needed to enter other countries.

To enter Armenia by land, you need to go through passport control in Georgia or Iran.

A foreign passport is required to visit Georgia. To enter Iran, you need to apply for a visa.

It is impossible to get to Armenia through Azerbaijan due to the long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

From time to time, relations between the two countries deteriorate, and sometimes even lead to armed conflict.

Border crossing

To cross the border, a Russian must have the following documents with him:

1. passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, sailor's passport, diplomat's passport, service passport;
2. customs declaration when importing currency;
3. Children need a passport.

At the border they ask standard questions: for what purpose are you entering the country, for what time of arrival.

Import of things

It is possible to import items whose total cost does not exceed $500. It’s a strange requirement; many people’s phones cost about the same amount or more. You can also bring 2 liters of alcohol and 50 packs of cigarettes.

You cannot import or export antiques, items of historical value and other similar important things. To transport them you must obtain a special permit.

Naturally, you cannot import drugs or weapons. Again, can be imported with permission.

Medicines can be carried in quantities necessary for personal use.

Transportation of animals

Before you travel to the country with your animal, you must obtain a veterinary passport.

Proof of vaccinations must be provided.

Green map

When entering the country by car, there is no need to obtain a green card (insurance). But the car still needs to be insured with local insurers. The cost of insurance depends on various criteria (age of the driver, condition of the car, etc.), which form the coefficient by which the insurance rate will be multiplied. Approximate cost: $10.

Don't forget to take your driver's license with you.

To travel to Armenia, a Russian citizen must have an international driver’s license, as well as documents for the car (registration certificate).

A Russian citizen will only be able to enter by car from Georgia and Iran; other borders are closed.

Airplane

Flight time by plane is approximately 3 hours.

The cost in both directions is $100-150.

The cost of the flight is reasonable, so the plane is a very good option for traveling to Armenia.

Train

There is no direct message. The trip may take 4 days. You can take a train to Georgia, and from there to Armenia. The cost is approaching the price of air travel.

In a situation with closed borders, it is best to travel by plane.

Features of visa entry

Types of visas that are issued to Russians wishing to visit Armenia:

Russians can obtain a regular visa or an electronic one on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.

To obtain an entry permit you will need:

• international passport;
• 1 photo (pasted into the application form);
• receipt of payment of the consular fee.

You will need a completed application form.

you can follow the link.

The photo must meet the following criteria:

• size – 35x45 mm;
• background – light;
• the face is completely open.

Note to travelers

Helpful Tips:

1. When traveling around Nagorno-Karabakh, you should be very careful. You cannot photograph objects that belong to military units or government institutions. Much of this region is restricted to free movement. A special permit is required to travel.
2. There will be no problems when entering Armenia if the tourist has previously visited Azerbaijan. The Armenian authorities are quite loyal to travelers, even if they spent some time in a country that does not have the most friendly feelings towards Armenia. When crossing the border, you should not start an argument or touch on political topics. Then going through passport control will not take much time.
3. In Armenia it is customary to tip. The optimal size is 5%. But in high-class establishments the rate is higher - 10%. In other places it is customary to leave change. You need to bargain in the market. Sellers are willing to reduce the price. Prices in stores are fixed.
4. You can take any currency into Armenia. Dollars, euros and rubles can be exchanged for drams on the spot. In some places they also accept rubles, but to avoid misunderstandings, it is better to have Armenian currency with you.
5. You can go to Armenia at any time of the year. Summers in the country are very hot and dry, winters are mild. The optimal time for travel is autumn and spring.

Duration of stay in countries with visa-free entry for citizens of Armenia

In accordance with the laws of visa-free states, Armenian citizens can stay on the territory of the state without a permit stamp for a strictly limited time. That is, you cannot stay as long as you want just because the state is on the list of visa-free countries for citizens of Armenia.

Length of stay in Europe

In Albania, Russia, Ukraine, Armenians can stay without a previously obtained stamp only 90 days in every 180 days, i.e. only 3 months within six months. Armenian citizens can stay in Belarus without registration for up to 30 calendar days, just like Belarusians in Armenia. You can stay in Turkey without obtaining other documents for no more than 60 days, while the permit stamp is issued upon arrival at the place and depends on the purpose of the visit: tourism, work or guest visit. In Moldova or Serbia you can also stay only up to 90 days. In Montenegro you can relax for no more than 7 days without obtaining documents for further stay.

Length of stay in Asian regions

The longest period of stay for Armenian citizens without an entry permit is in Bangladesh and Lebanon, here it is 90 days. In Cambodia, Jordan, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, East Timor, visa-free stay is limited to 30 days or 1 month. Armenians can stay in Nepal for 60 days without a stamp.

Attention! Duration of stay in other Asian powers needs to be clarified separately.

Duration of stay in African powers

Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Namibia and Madagascar allow Armenian persons to stay with an arrival stamp for 90 days or 3 months. Djibouti allows stays of up to 10 days. In Egypt, you can vacation in South Sinai for up to 15 days. Mauritius allows you to stay up to 2 months, and Mozambique 30 days. Conditions of stay in other African countries must be clarified separately.