How Indian passport holders get a visa for Armenia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online (or visa-free for Indians with US/EU/Schengen/GCC residence permit, until 1 July 2026)
- Government fee: 21-day eVisa USD 8 (~₹670). 120-day eVisa USD 38 (~₹3,200). Visa-free entry under the residence-permit concession is free.
- Processing time: 3 business days from the next business day after submission.
- Maximum stay: 21 days or 120 days per the chosen eVisa. Visa-free entry under residence-permit concession: 180 days within a year.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 80/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent digital passport photo
- Travel insurance
- EITHER qualifying visa/residence permit OR (return ticket + invitation/hotel + proof of funds)
- Email for the e-Visa
How & where to apply
Apply online at evisa.mfa.am — entirely digital, no embassy visit. Indian/Egyptian/Iraqi applicants must additionally provide travel insurance + either a qualifying visa/residence permit OR a combination of return ticket, invitation, and proof of funds. Until 1 July 2026, Indians with valid US, EU/Schengen, or GCC residence permits get 180-day visa-free entry. Armenia e-Visa (official MFA portal)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for an airside connection through Yerevan (EVN).
Good to know
Armenia's 21-day eVisa is one of the cheapest in the world (USD 8). The conditional visa-free pathway for Indians with US/EU/Schengen/GCC residence permits is in force until 1 July 2026 — check if that's been extended at the time of travel. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisa.mfa.am/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Armenia?
eVisa — apply online (or visa-free for Indians with US/EU/Schengen/GCC residence permit, until 1 July 2026). Armenia's 21-day eVisa is one of the cheapest in the world (USD 8). The conditional visa-free pathway for Indians with US/EU/Schengen/GCC residence permits is in force until 1 July 2026 — check if that's been extended at the time of travel. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Armenia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent digital passport photo; Travel insurance; EITHER qualifying visa/residence permit OR (return ticket + invitation/hotel + proof of funds); Email for the e-Visa
How long does a Armenia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 3 business days from the next business day after submission.. Government fee: 21-day eVisa USD 8 (~₹670). 120-day eVisa USD 38 (~₹3,200). Visa-free entry under the residence-permit concession is free.. Maximum stay: 21 days or 120 days per the chosen eVisa. Visa-free entry under residence-permit concession: 180 days within a year..
How do Indians apply for a Armenia visa?
Apply online at evisa.mfa.am — entirely digital, no embassy visit. Indian/Egyptian/Iraqi applicants must additionally provide travel insurance + either a qualifying visa/residence permit OR a combination of return ticket, invitation, and proof of funds. Until 1 July 2026, Indians with valid US, EU/Schengen, or GCC residence permits get 180-day visa-free entry. Official source: https://evisa.mfa.am/