Russians will be able to travel to Armenia using internal passports

Rules for entry into Armenia for citizens of the Russian Federation

Since citizens of the Russian Federation do not need to obtain a visa in advance to travel to Armenia, they must present a foreign or internal passport at the border.

It is important to know! If you enter with a foreign passport, then the validity of the document should not expire during the entire trip.

The maximum period of stay on the territory of the state is 180 days. When crossing the border, customs control officers may require:

• a document allowing you to travel outside the Russian Federation;
• a passport of a resident of the Russian Federation or an identity card valid temporarily in case of loss of an official notification;
• a foreign passport for children under 14 years of age; a birth certificate cannot be used for these purposes;
• diplomatic or service passport (for those traveling to the state for work).

At the airport or when traveling by car, a customs officer will definitely ask about the purpose of travel and the approximate time of stay in the country. Since entry into Armenia with a Russian passport is carried out quickly, similar documents will be required to leave the state.

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.

What can you import to Armenia?

When traveling, you should follow the rules of entry into Armenia for Russians.

There are no restrictions on the export and import of foreign currency, but it is mandatory to fill out a special declaration, which is issued at customs. This document must be kept with you during the entire trip.

It is prohibited to transport cash in excess of $10,000 within the country. The national currency of Armenia is not prohibited for import or export.

It is not allowed to transport items belonging to antiques and other valuables without special notification.

It is important to know! Experienced tourists recommend declaring an amount of $2,000, since customs officers may have additional questions when entering with such an amount. If the cash equivalent is declared, such problems will not arise.

Country available for holidays

Almost 2 million tourists visited Armenia in 2021. 45% of them are guests from Russia. This is stated in the Tourism Department of the Transcaucasian state. Representatives of the department claim that for our compatriots the republic is in the top three most accessible territories for travel.

In 2015, the decline in outbound tourism from the Russian Federation decreased by a third. At the same time, in Armenia it decreased by only 6%. Russians began to go on holiday to the former Soviet republic not only in summer and autumn, but also in winter - for the New Year holidays. And in 2021, tourist flows from Russia increased by 20%.

No visa or passport required

In 2015, Yerevan published an updated list of states whose citizens are exempt from the need to obtain a visa. This list also includes the Russian Federation. And as of 2021, an agreement was signed under which a foreign passport is no longer required. Russian travelers only need to have their internal passport with them. However, visitors from the Russian Federation are required to comply with the rules mandatory for foreigners coming to Armenia.

Crossing the border of Armenia by car

Citizens of the Russian Federation can come to Armenia even by their own transport. But this can only be done from Georgia or Iran. Customs points from Azerbaijan and Turkey are not working.

To cross the border in this way, in addition to the stationary package of documents, you also need to prepare:

• driver's license of international standard;
• notification that the vehicle is officially registered.

If the car is borrowed from a relative or friend, you should take a document confirming the legality of its use.

Each driver traveling in his own car is required to pay tolls and fees for using Armenian roads. This amount is 2000 Armenian drams or about 250 rubles.

Border crossing

More often, Russians get to Armenia by plane, less often by other means of transport (car, bus). Each method has its own characteristics in terms of the list of documents and other nuances.

Documents for crossing the border

Russian citizens have the right to provide the following identification documents when crossing the border:

• internal Russian passport;
• international passport;
• official, diplomatic passport;
• seaman's certificate complete with the ship's role or an extract from it.

There are countries where a mandatory visa requirement is to have a health insurance policy. Armenia is not one of them. However, going on a tour without health insurance is, at a minimum, not responsible. And we are talking not only about saving money, but about receiving timely help if health problems arise while staying in a foreign country.

If you have a health insurance policy, you just need to call an assistance company in Armenia, and not look for a medical institution yourself, pay for services, etc. You can find an acceptable insurance option on the Cherehapa online insurance website. To do this, just follow a few simple steps: write the country and time of travel, select an insurance company from the list provided, click “buy” and fill out your personal information, pay, receive the finished document by email and print it.

The Cherehapa online service is a modern, fast, reliable and convenient way to get health insurance for traveling abroad. The electronic policy is valid in all countries of the world.

Documents for children

The child must have a foreign passport with him (an ordinary passport is also possible if the border will be crossed at the airport).

If a minor travels without parents, accompanied by a third party, then there must be a document certified by a notary indicating parental permission to take the child abroad. If the trip is carried out with one of the parents, then a similar document is needed from the second.

Documents for travelers by private car

To successfully pass the checkpoint, you should prepare the following documents:

• driver's license valid abroad;
• document confirming the official registration of the vehicle;
• power of attorney for the right to use, certified by a notary, if the driver is not the owner of the car.

Attention! You can enter from Georgia, but not from Azerbaijan and Turkey.

And since Georgians will not be allowed to cross the border with an internal Russian passport, they also need a foreign passport.

You should also be prepared to pay some fees. The road tax for the temporary import of a car with Russian license plates for 15 days is approximately 14 thousand drams, for 30 days – 20 thousand drams.

Due to the fact that Armenia is not a member country of the Green Card auto insurance system, and Russian compulsory motor liability insurance is not valid on the territory of the Armenian state, it is necessary to take out local compulsory motor liability insurance directly at the checkpoint. Its cost depends on the power of the car’s engine, the period for which the registration is carried out and ranges from 4-6 thousand drams.

Customs regulations

Armenia is part of the EAEU Customs Union (Eurasian Economic Union), therefore customs rules coincide with the uniform requirements for the import and export of goods for all countries participating in the Agreement. In addition, customs control at the airport does not apply to Russians, since Russia is also a member of the Customs Union.

Without additional costs for customs duties, you can freely transport:

• personal belongings, the total weight of which does not exceed 50 kg, and their value does not exceed 500 USD; 2 liters of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars;
• medications for personal use;
• currency in the amount of 2000 USD (above this amount must be declared);
• hunting rifle and cartridges with permission from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia;
• copies of fine art with a limitation period of no more than 50 years, cultural objects - no more than 75 years. If the item is older, then a special permit is required from the Agency for the Preservation of Cultural Property of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia.

It is prohibited to import currency in the amount of more than 10,000 USD; in this case, it is recommended to use a bank money transfer service.

Prohibited categories also include: drugs, explosives, weapons, ammunition.

Entry denied

Residents of Russia are almost never denied entry to Armenia. However, for obvious reasons, this can happen if:

• no passport for travelers by land;
• the travel document is expired;
• the Russian is on the blacklist;
• the visitor is trying to smuggle prohibited goods across the border.

Nature of Armenia

Entry to Armenia with visas

This is what a visa to Armenia looks like.
If you plan to travel to the country for a period exceeding six months, you will need a visa to Armenia for Russians.

The following entry forms are issued in Armenia:

1. Visitor or tourist visas . Issued to travelers whose goal is a good rest and sightseeing of the country. The document is also issued to entrepreneurs or individuals traveling to visit relatives, friends or acquaintances. Such visas are issued to patients going for treatment in Armenia. The validity period of such a document is one year. It implies single or multiple entry into the territory of the Armenian Republic.
2. Official visa . Issued to citizens who have an official or special passport. The visa can be multiple-entry (valid for 3 years), single-entry (valid for one year). There is also a single-entry visa, which is valid for 1 year, but is issued only to representatives of official delegations.
3. Diplomatic visa . Intended for citizens who have diplomatic status. This entry permit can also be multiple or single entry.
4. Transit visa. A single-entry visa or multiple-entry visa is issued with a validity period of 1 year with a stay in Armenia of no more than 3 days, and with the possibility of extension for a maximum of 4 days
5. Electronic visa. An E-visa is also issued in Armenia; you can apply for it on the official website - evisa.mfa.am.

An Armenian visa can be obtained from the embassy, ​​consulates or visa centers.

Rules for entry into Armenia for Russians due to coronavirus in 2021

From August 21, 2021, Armenia opened its borders to citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia and all other foreign tourists who fly into the country by plane.

Armenia has opened its borders and allowed all foreign tourists to enter the country. There are no restrictions or division of countries into lists. As of January 13, 2021, restrictions on entry into Armenia through land borders have been lifted. You can find out more information by following the link.

Rules for entry and stay in Armenia in 2021

1. All foreign tourists must quarantine and self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the country. To leave quarantine, it is enough to take a test to prove that you do not have coronavirus. You can find out prices and buy air tickets on the website Aviasales.ru.
2. Once a negative result is obtained, you can avoid quarantine and move freely around the country.
3. As of January 13, 2021, restrictions on entry into Armenia through land borders have been lifted. Foreigners and Russian citizens can enter the country either by land or by air.
4. Medical travel insurance is not a mandatory requirement, but it is always better to have it; treatment for foreigners is paid. You can apply for insurance online on the Cherehapa service, where prices from all leading insurance companies are compared.
5. Russian citizens do not need a visa or passport to enter Armenia.

Do you need a PCR test for coronavirus to enter Armenia?

Russian citizens do not have to take a coronavirus test to enter Armenia. They can take a test upon arrival in the country in order not to comply with quarantine and self-isolation for 14 days.

PCR test requirements may change at any time. It is also better to have travel insurance with you that covers treatment against coronavirus; you can arrange it on the Cherehapa service.

Documents for a visa to Armenia

If you know what documents are needed for a visa to Armenia, you will be able to collect them quickly and issue an entry permit.

It is required to prepare a foreign passport valid for the entire trip, passport size photographs on a light background.

A prerequisite for obtaining an entry permit is to fill out a form, which consists of 24 points. The main thing is to write truthful information that coincides with the data indicated in the foreign passport.

Application form for a visa to Armenia (548 Downloads) Sample of filling out an application form for a visa to Armenia (208 Downloads)

Papers for a child

To enter a child, you will need to have your own foreign passport (if the age is over 14 years). If the child has not reached the age of 14, then it is enough to paste his photo into the passport of one of the parents. In addition, children under 14 years of age must have a birth certificate, and those over 14 years of age must have a Russian passport.

Please also note that information about a child under 14 years of age can only be entered into an old-style international passport. If the parents are the owners of a new biometric passport, it will not be possible to enter information about the children into it and, according to PP No. 13 of 2010, the child will need to issue a separate document to travel abroad.

How much does a visa to Armenia cost?

If you need to open a guest visa with a single trip of 3 weeks, you will have to pay 5 €, a multiple-entry document, which is issued for six months, costs 27 €.

A visa, which is valid for a year, will cost tourists 73 €. At the same time, obtaining official and diplomatic visas does not require financial resources. Persons under 18 years of age also do not need to pay any fees.

• Current prices for visas to Armenia
• How to pay the state fee on the website of the Armenian Embassy

Additional Documentation

It should be noted that in order to travel from Russia to Armenia using a foreign passport, Russians must have other documents with them :

1. Russian internal passport or temporary identity card (issued if the main document is lost).
2. Birth certificate of children under 14 years of age (if they are traveling with you).
3. Permission to transport a child from the second parent if he is traveling with one of them. If the second parent is deceased, deprived of rights or missing, then proof of this fact is required. If a child is accompanied by an accompanying person, permission from both parents is required.
4. Customs declaration (if necessary). It is recommended, but not required, to declare cash amounts in excess of $2,000. If the amount exceeds 10 thousand dollars, then it must be transferred only through a bank.

In addition, if you are traveling by car, you will need to have documents for the car with you, as well as an international driving license. You also need to take out an insurance policy. This is done right at the border. Customs officials may also inquire about the purpose of the visit.

We suggest reading the following articles about countries where you may or may not need a foreign passport, namely Uzbekistan, Tunisia, Thailand, Cyprus, Montenegro, Georgia, Tajikistan, Finland, Azerbaijan.