Armenia Beach Holidays

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Armenia.

You can visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days in a year for tourism or business.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

To extend your stay beyond the visa-free period, you must contact the Administration Department for Passports and Visas (OVIR).

You do not need a visa to enter Armenia from Iran at the land border, but you do need a valid passport.

British nationals entering Armenia from Iran do not need a visa but will need a valid passport.

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Armenia, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Leave spare cash, passports, and valuables in a safe place and carry a copy of your passport photo page instead of the original.

Be cautious when using ATMs, check for onlookers, and take extra care after dark.

Possession or use of illegal drugs like cannabis can result in heavy fines and long jail sentences, even for medical purposes.

It is illegal to photograph military bases or installations, and you could be detained for attempting to do so.

Be aware that driving standards are poor, roads are in bad condition, and it's best to avoid driving outside cities at night.

Avoid drinking to excess as it can lead to arrest for disorderly behaviour, especially in the late evening and at night.

Use the GG taxi app for reputable service rather than hailing taxis on the street to avoid scams and harassment.