Useful Rules, What to Wear, and What to Pack

Armenia is an amazing country where ancient history meets boundless hospitality, and majestic mountains meet modern, vibrant city life. To make sure your journey is seamless, comfortable, and free of surprises, we have prepared this practical guide with the most important tips.

⚖️ 1. Useful Laws and Rules: What to Know Before Arriving

• Visa Policy: Citizens of many countries (including the EU, USA, CIS, and Gulf nations) enjoy a visa-free regime (up to 180 days). Russian citizens can also enter using their internal passports. For other countries, a simplified E-visa (electronic visa) system is available, or you can obtain a visa directly upon arrival at the airport.

• Currency & Payments: The official currency of Armenia is the Armenian Dram (AMD). Card payments are widely accepted in major cities, hotels, and restaurants, but always keep some cash with you when traveling to the regions or visiting local markets. Currency exchange is easy and safe at banks and exchange points located inside supermarkets.

• Smoking Restrictions: By law, smoking is prohibited in all indoor public spaces in Armenia, including cafes, restaurants, and hotels. Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas.

• Safety: Armenia is one of the safest countries in the world. You can feel completely secure walking around the city even late at night.