Visa Support
Citizens of most countries are required an entry visa which can be obtained online, at Armenian embassies abroad, or upon arrival at “Zvartnots” International Airport or other border-control points. Tourist visa for 21 days is
issued upon submission of visa application form, photograph, original of the passport with validity period of minimum 4 months and visa fee of AMD 3000 (approx. USD 7). For further details visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Armenia web site www.mfa.am. Processing of visa in foreign countries through Armenian embassy usually takes 7 business days. Processing visa upon arrival to Armenia usually takes 30 minutes. Visa can also be processed online by credit card and picked up upon arrival to Armenia.
Currency
National currency of Armenia is dram (AMD). Paper notes are issued in denominations of 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000. Coins are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. For exchange rates see Central Bank of Armenia website: www.cba.am. Credit cards are accepted in the majority of shops and hotels of Yerevan. Foreign bank notes can be easily exchanged at numerous exchange bureaus and banks in Yerevan and other cities of Armenia. Large supermarkets such as “SAS” also have 24-hour money exchange office.
Climate In Armenia
Situated between 380m and 4090m above sea level, Armenia is a country of eight geographic zones, seven climate zones, about half of species of plants in the Transcaucasus and nearly two-thirds of all bird species found in Europe. About 90% of the territory of Armenia lies on mountains at the height of 1000 m above sea level and higher, that are part of the Armenian Plateau. Ararat valley has a dry harsh continental climate with considerable difference in daytime and nighttime temperatures. Here summers are hot, and winters are rather cold, with almost no precipitations. In July temperature exceeds 40 C, and in January it drops below -10 C. In woody areas of the country the climate is moderately warm and humid with mild summers and winters. Mountain regions of Armenia are characterized by moderately cold climate with rather harsh winters and cool summers. Precipitations are mostly observed in spring and beginning of summer. Most humid marzes of Armenia are Lori, Tavush and Syunik. Middle mountain areas and lowlands of central part of Armenia are mostly in moderate and moderately dry climate zones. Southernmost area near Meghri and north-eastern area around Noyemberyan are in sub-tropic zone.
Safety
Armenia is one of the safest countries of CIS with a low crime rate. Tourists are safe to travel all over the country and walk in the streets of Yerevan at any time of the day and night. The only issue of concern is traffic – visitors are highly encouraged to pay close attention when crossing the streets, even at green lights.
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