Indian passport · Armenia
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Armenia?
In brief
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Armenia, applied for online as an eVisa.
Armenia visa fee for Indians: The e-Visa costs USD 8 for a stay of up to 21 days or USD 39 for up to 120 days, and the fee is not refundable. USD 8 ≈ INR 751, USD 39 ≈ INR 3,660 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, official e-Visa portal, checked .
Armenia visa processing time for Indians: Armenia recommends the e-Visa, which takes three working days to process. Source: Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India, checked .
Conditions: travel insurance plus either a valid visa or residence permit of an EU or Schengen state, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia or Japan, or a residence permit (card or sticker) of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman, or an invitation from an Armenian host, a return ticket and proof of funds.
Exception: visa on arrival only with a valid visa or residence permit of an EU or Schengen state, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia or Japan, or a residence permit (card or sticker) of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman. More exceptions below.
THROUGH THE E-VISA SYSTEM, if they have the following mandatory documents:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Consular Department
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Consular DepartmentApply only at evisa.mfa.amReport a change
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| Access | eVisatravel insurance plus either a valid visa or residence permit of an EU or Schengen state, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia or Japan, or a residence permit (card or sticker) of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman, or an invitation from an Armenian host, a return ticket and proof of fundsException: visa on arrival only with a valid visa or residence permit of an EU or Schengen state, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia or Japan, or a residence permit (card or sticker) of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or OmanException: with a residence permit of the US, an EU or Schengen state, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman, valid at least 6 months from the date of entry (card or passport sticker with Latin-script data); temporary, 1 Jul 2026 until 1 Jul 2027; stay: up to 180 days within a one-year period |
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| Stay | Armenian visas are issued for up to 120 days and can be extended by another 60 days; visitor visas are extended by the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.1 |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | The e-Visa costs USD 8 for a stay of up to 21 days or USD 39 for up to 120 days, and the fee is not refundable.4At Armenian embassies a visitor visa costs AMD 3,000 (USD 8) for up to 21 days or AMD 15,000 (USD 39) for up to 120 days; multiple-entry visitor visas cost AMD 20,000 (USD 52) for up to 60 days within 6 months or AMD 40,000 (USD 103) for up to 120 days within a year (fees from 1 January 2026, not refundable).5 |
| Official processing | Armenia recommends the e-Visa, which takes three working days to process.3 |
| Where to apply | Official site: evisa.mfa.am |
Do Indians need a visa for Armenia?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Consular Department lists India among the countries whose nationals can get an eVisa online. Conditions: travel insurance plus either a valid visa or residence permit of an EU or Schengen state, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia or Japan, or a residence permit (card or sticker) of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman, or an invitation from an Armenian host, a return ticket and proof of funds.
“THROUGH THE E-VISA SYSTEM, if they have the following mandatory documents:”
Conditions and exceptions
With conditions visa on arrival only with a valid visa or residence permit of an EU or Schengen state, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia or Japan, or a residence permit (card or sticker) of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman.
AT THE BORDER OF ARMENIA, if they provide a valid residence permit or valid visa issued by the EU and Schengen member states, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the UK, Canada,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Consular Department · checkedWith conditions · up to 180 days within a one-year period with a residence permit of the US, an EU or Schengen state, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman, valid at least 6 months from the date of entry (card or passport sticker with Latin-script data); temporary, 1 Jul 2026 until 1 Jul 2027; stay: up to 180 days within a one-year period.
are exempt from the visa requirement starting from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027. They can stay in the territory of the Republic of Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days within a one-year period.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Consular Department · checked
Indians qualify for the e-Visa with travel medical insurance plus a valid visa or residence permit of the EU or Schengen states, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, the UK, Canada, Russia or Japan, or a residence permit of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman; without one, they need insurance, a return air ticket reservation, an invitation from a host in Armenia and proof of funds such as 3 months of bank statements.
1. THROUGH THE E-VISA SYSTEM, if they have the following mandatory documents: Travel (Medical) Insurance A valid residence permit or valid visa issued by the EU and Schengen member states, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the UK, Canada, the RF, or Japan, or a valid residence permit issued by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman. or Travel (Medical) Insurance Air ticket reservation (with return**) Invitation provided by a party interested in the applicant’s visit to the Republic of Armenia (local tourist agency, university, employer, other local companies, and entities). Proof of financial means (bank statement for the last 3 months, certificate of employment with salary, work contract, other proofs)
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India · checkedAt the Armenian border, Indians can get a visa on arrival by showing a valid visa or residence permit of the EU or Schengen states, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, the UK, Canada, Russia or Japan, or a valid residence permit (card or sticker) of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman.
2. AT THE BORDER OF ARMENIA, if they provide a valid residence permit or valid visa issued by the EU and Schengen member states, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the UK, Canada, the RF, or Japan or a valid residence permit (physical card or sticker) issued by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain or Oman.
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India · checked
Armenia visa types for Indians
Armenian visas are issued for up to 120 days and can be extended by another 60 days; visitor visas are extended by the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Consular Department · checked
How to apply from the UAE
Indian citizens who live in the UAE:
Indians living in the UAE use their UAE residence permit for the temporary visa-free entry: it must be a physical card or a sticker in the passport, and border officers may accept it if it shows, in Latin script, the document title, name, surname, nationality, date of birth and validity dates.
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India · checked
Fee
The e-Visa costs USD 8 for a stay of up to 21 days or USD 39 for up to 120 days, and the fee is not refundable.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, official e-Visa portal · checkedAt Armenian embassies a visitor visa costs AMD 3,000 (USD 8) for up to 21 days or AMD 15,000 (USD 39) for up to 120 days; multiple-entry visitor visas cost AMD 20,000 (USD 52) for up to 60 days within 6 months or AMD 40,000 (USD 103) for up to 120 days within a year (fees from 1 January 2026, not refundable).
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Armenia recommends the e-Visa, which takes three working days to process.
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India · checked
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
UAE residence changes the rule. Visa-free Temporary exemption from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027: UAE residence permit valid at least 6 months from entry; up to 180 days within a year; permit shown as a card or passport sticker with Latin-script data. See Armenia visa for UAE residents.
India, Pakistan and the Philippines are on the list of 111 countries.
49. India … 79. Pakistan … 83. Philippines
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Armenia · checked
If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.
What changed
- At Armenian embassies a visitor visa costs AMD 3,000 (USD 8) for up to 21 days or AMD 15,000 (USD 39) for up to 120 days; multiple-entry visitor visas cost AMD 20,000 (USD 52) for up to 60 days within 6 months or AMD 40,000 (USD 103) for up to 120 days within a year (fees from 1 January 2026, not refundable). Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India · checked
- From 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027, Indians holding a residence permit of the USA, an EU or Schengen state, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Oman that is valid at least six months from the date of entry can visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days in a one-year period. Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India · checked
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Armenia visa-free for Indians now?
No. Indians need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa.
How much does an Armenia visa cost in India?
The e-Visa costs USD 8 for a stay of up to 21 days or USD 39 for up to 120 days, and the fee is not refundable. At Armenian embassies a visitor visa costs AMD 3,000 (USD 8) for up to 21 days or AMD 15,000 (USD 39) for up to 120 days; multiple-entry visitor visas cost AMD 20,000 (USD 52) for up to 60 days within 6 months or AMD 40,000 (USD 103) for up to 120 days within a year (fees from 1 January 2026, not refundable).
Can I get an Armenia visa in 7 days?
Armenia recommends the e-Visa, which takes three working days to process.
Can I enter Armenia with a UAE residence visa?
Visa-free for Indian passport holders who live in the UAE: Temporary exemption from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027: UAE residence permit valid at least 6 months from entry; up to 180 days within a year; permit shown as a card or passport sticker with Latin-script data.
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Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Consular Department: entry rule, visa types and documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Consular Department: entry rule and rules for UAE residents
- Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia): entry conditions, processing time, documents, changes and applying from the UAE
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, official e-Visa portal: fees
- Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia): fees