The visa procedure for Armenia is a breeze and you can acquire it from any Armenian Consulate / Embassy that’s nearest to you. Being a Qatar resident, the nearest Consulate were in UAE & Kuwait.
I opted to fly into Abu Dhabi and apply the visa personally since we were short of time, with the GCC Eid Holidays scheduled to begin in 4 days. If you have ample time in hand, you may courier your documents and passport directly to them or approach a relevant travel agency. Indians cannot obtain visa from any of the Border check points and hence has to have the visa prior to travel.
The documents required for submission are –
- Original passport with 6 months validity
- Visa application form duly filled in – click here
- 2 passport size photographs in blue background
- Hotel booking confirmation (optional – I just mentioned the hotel details in the application form and was accepted)
In Abu Dhabi, the Embassy is located at Al Karamah 24 Street, Zone 2 (@ the Embassies District). If you are driving from the city, then turn right from the traffic lights in front of Novotel Al Bustan (Novotel on your left hand side), drive straight and take a left turn at the first traffic lights and drive straight for 100 m or so and you will see the Embassy on your right hand side.
Once you enter the premises, the consular section is on the left hand side of the building (not the center door). Once they verify all your documents, then they will ask you to do your payments through their E-portal. So make sure you have your internet connection available on mobile (no Wi-Fi available in the premises).
- Go to their e-portal (check below pic) http://www.e-payments.am
- Change to English language
- Scroll down until you see consular services
- Click on 21days single entry (or whatever is your choice)
- Then it will show the amount to be paid – click on it
- Then shall ask you to pay by PAY PAL
- If you don’t have a PAY PAL account, scroll down and create one for each applicant (you cannot club the payments into one account for all the applicants)
- Pay the specified amount
Once you get the payment confirmation, show it to the personnel there, they will confirm the receipt of your payment, print and add it to your application and then give you the date to pick up your visa. Voila… That’s all…
The visa fee for Indian Passport Holders intending Single Entry for/ upto 21 days is 7 USD per person.
P.S: The lady at the reception will help you with the procedures but if you want to avoid the wait, you may follow the procedure as mentioned above.
If you are visiting Georgia (if it’s an inclusion in your Armenian tour itinerary), then you can apply for the Armenian visa @ the Consulate in Tbilisi with the above mentioned documents and the processing time is 3 working days. If you intend to / are visiting Azerbaijan or Turkey, then the only route to get into Armenia is through Georgia (Tbilisi). So that is also a good choice.
From Qatar – Qatar Airways fly directly into Yerevan with a flying time of 3 hours.
Fly Dubai, Air Arabia and Etihad are you options to fly directly into Yerevan from UAE
For additional information may email to the Embassy at visa@mfa.am or call at (+37460620516);
In Abu Dhabi – call +971 2 444 41 96 or mail to armemiratesembassy@mfa.am
Update to Armenian Visa Procedures:
As per the latest update from the Embassy of Armenia in UAE, GCC residents* with a valid residency visa of your respective GCC country are eligible for VISA ON ARRIVAL in Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport. The Embassy official confirmed that the new law has been relayed to all the airlines as well airports of GCC countries. The official confirmed VOA for Indian citizens and few other nationalities, though the VOA is not open to some nationalities in spite of possessing an GCC Residence Visa.
Below is an excerpt from the Embassy website:
*Important Notes
In border-control points only 3-day Transit visas and 21/120 days Visitor visas are issued.
Foreigners who can travel to Armenia only upon invitation cannot obtain Armenian visa upon arrival.
Have you traveled to Armenia recently? If so, Please share any further information on this here, so that it’ll be a great help to fellow and prospective travelers.
Bon Voyage
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Deepika said:
Very helpful information you shared. Thank you very much.
Highly appreciated. 😀
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MilaShy said:
Thank you Deepika. Did u manage to secure Armenian Visa? Nowadays its Visa on arrival at Yerevan airport.
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MilaShy said:
I had a recent enquiry from a Pakistani Passport holder about obtaining Visa on Arrival in Armenia, if they have a valid GCC residence visa.
As per the Armenian Embassy, Pakistani passport holders have to obtain an Invitation from Armenia, without which visa cannot be issued from the Embassy. That means, inspite of having a valid GCC residence visa, they should initially obtain an Invitation letter from Armenia and then approach the Embassy to stamp the visa (VOA not applicable).
Kindly try to contact any of the travel or tour agents in Armenia or those who do Armenian tour in your respective GCC country to enquire about an Invitation.
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Azmatullah Khan said:
any latest information for pakistani passport holder having valid UAE resident visa? how to visit Armenia?
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MilaShy said:
Pakistani citizens should obtain visa from the Embassy before travel.
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shabeer khan said:
respected, kindly let me know how to get invitation and all the required details please
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Chrisaandra Molina said:
hi,, id like to know how about moroccan with valid GCC residence id? are they eligable to obtain visa on arrival? please let me know bec we have plan to travel armenia this Aug 13 .
thank you
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MilaShy said:
Hi Molina,
You have to obtain visa from the Armenian Embassy before you travel. Kindly contact the embassy for further info.
Good day
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Hanif said:
Hi, Just want to ask you regarding Malaysians who reside in UAE, are they elegible for visa on arrival? Thank you in advance.
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MilaShy said:
Yes. Malaysians are eligible for Visa on arrival. You can also obtain Evisa within 3 working days prior to your travel. The Evisa portal is https://evisa.mfa.am/
Good luck n safe journey
Regards
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Aman Agrawal said:
Hi, could you please share the information on documents required for VOA (Indian citizen with UAE resident Visa). Would appreciate your earliest reply, as I am travelling next week.
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MilaShy said:
Hi Aman,
Just carry a passport size photo and 7USD cash. That’s all required as far as I know.
For further clarification please contact the embassy. The contact number is mentioned in the post.
Regards,
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Prabhakar said:
Hi I am an indian with resident Visa for Saudi Arabia, can I get visa on arrival for Armenia (Yerevan)
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MilaShy said:
I believe you can but kindly confirm with the Embassy at the email address provided.
Thank u
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Naeem Alware said:
Hi, I am an Indian National having a residence visa in UAE and wish to travel to Armenia this November. Am I eligible to get a visa on arrival to Armenia? I have read from some other sources of Information and I learnt that Indian nationals must apply for Armenian visa prior to their departure. Please help me with the updated info for Indians with UAE residence travelling to Armenia.
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MilaShy said:
Dear Naeem,
Indian citizens with GCC residence visa are eligible for On arrival visa in Armenia.
You should have with you a print out of the Visa application form duly filled, the visa fee in USD (exact change), two passport size photos, your hotel and tour bookings.
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Naeem Alware said:
Thanks !!! GOD bless !!
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Naeem Alware said:
Thanks for you advice earlier. Just want to ask another question. Do we have Visa on arrival application form available online for Armenia???
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MilaShy said:
The visa application form is available on the Embassy website. You can click the link in my post.
Ciao
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f. FARIS said:
Hi, could you please let me know if Iraqi citizens residing in UAE are eligible for visa on arrival to armenia ?
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MilaShy said:
Dear Faris,
Kindly checkout the attached link http://www.mfa.am/en/visa/.
You may call the Embassy in Abu Dhabi directly for further clarifications.
Thanks & Regards,
Mila
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Audyzz said:
Hi I would like to know what is the current procedure for a visa for an Indian National with Valid GCC Residence in UAE . Firstly, do we need to apply for Visa through the embassy or do we get Visa on arrival? Secondly what are the documents required for for the process ?
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MilaShy said:
Hi,
As mentioned in the post, Indians with valid GCC visa are eligible for Visa on arrival in Armenia.
You carry the following documents –
Passport with min 6 months validity
Armenian visa application form duly filled
Passport size photo
Hotel confirmation printed
Printout of your Round Trip Ticket
Travel Insurance
This is the updated info.
For further info, kindly contact the Embassy.
Hope this helps
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MilaShy said:
Forgot to mention the USD 7/- per person visa fee
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ravi said:
Is Travel insurance mandatory for indians with UAE visa?
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MilaShy said:
Hi
I’m not sure about the travel insurance but it’s better to have it as you don’t want a simple reason to refrain you from entering the country.
Sometimes they ask for it and sometimes don’t.
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Marwa said:
hi i would like to know do i need to apply for a visa for armenia im tunisian and im Qatar resident
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MilaShy said:
Hi Marwa,
You may contact the embassy in UAE for clarification coz the site says that u do require a visa.
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shafi said:
Hi,I am bangladeshi natuonal living in saudi arabia.I know an invitation letter is requerd with via application. But I don’t know how can I get an invitation.can you give any idea.
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MilaShy said:
Hi Shafi,
You can approach any of the tour companies in Armenia (many listed on Google) and ask them if they can provide you with one.
Otherwise contact the Embassy of Armenia and they can give you a solution.
Thank u
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Shakil Badsha said:
Hi. I’m Bangladeshi National live in United Arab Emirates with Residence visa and I wish to travel to Armenia soon were do I eligible for visa on arrival ?
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vivek said:
i am an Indian and working in Oman and have plan to visit Armenia with my family and i would like to know child below 4 yrs also need visa and 7 $ fee also applicable..?
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MilaShy said:
Hi Vivek
All Indians can obtain Visa on Arrival in Armenia. The visa fee is 7USD per person .
I believe children below 4 also require visa though I’m not sure. You can mail the Embassy for further info.
Have a safe n great journey
Regards,
Mila
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sh6ruti said:
Lovely, Amazing article. Thanks for sharing with us. I like your blog. you have given good tips.
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MilaShy said:
Thank you Shruti
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Eric said:
Hi,
I am a Ghanaian resident in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, do i get a visa on arrival
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MilaShy said:
Dear Eric,
I guess that citizens of Ghana should obtain Armenian Tourist Visa prior to travel as you are not eligible for On arrival or e-visa.
Kindly confirm with your nearest Armenian Embassy in case of any changes or write to visa@mfa.am or call at (+37460) 620516, 620553, 620549
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Pathan Imaran Khan said:
Hi ,
I am Indian national working in Saudi Arabia , I would like to Travel to Armenia in upcoming Eid Holidays ! Do I required to obtain visa prior to travel to Armenia !?! do I can exchange Saudi Riyal in Armenia or no ?! I have had travel to Georgia in 2017 .
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