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Yerevan

The pink city with a view of Ararat

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The pink city with a view of Ararat: ancient manuscripts, chess, brandy and the warmest people

The Cascade with a view of Ararat, the ancient manuscripts of the Matenadaran, Republic Square with its singing fountains and Armenian brandy.

For foreign citizens

Entering Armenia

By road, you reach Yerevan through Russia and Georgia — that's three borders.

  • Visa-free for up to 180 days a yearRussian and Kazakhstan citizens don't need a visa for Armenia. If you stay longer than 30 days, register with the migration service.
  • By road — international passport onlyA Russian internal passport works only on a direct flight. On a bus through Georgia you need an international passport.
  • Health insurance — because of GeorgiaArmenia itself doesn't require a policy, but transit through Georgia requires health insurance since 2026.
  • ChildrenA child needs their own passport. If a child travels with one parent or without parents, bring a notarised consent to travel from the parent(s).
  • Debts can block your exitIn both Russia and Kazakhstan, debts under enforcement proceedings (loans, alimony, fines, taxes) can lead to a ban on leaving the country — and you only find out at the border. Check a couple of days before your trip: it takes a minute.
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Information as of November 2026, collected from open sources. Rules change — check them on the foreign ministry and border service websites before you travel.

Who will love it here

  • Students and applicantsYerevan State University, the Russian-Armenian and American universities. For teenagers — the TUMO centre with free courses in coding, design and animation.
  • Older travellersThe Matenadaran manuscript repository, Etchmiadzin, Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery — thousands of years of history.
  • Athletes and fansArmenia is a chess power where chess is taught at school. Football and mountain routes to Aragats and Dilijan.
  • Time to unwindThe Cascade at sunset with a view of Ararat, the singing fountains on Republic Square, Lake Sevan.
  • Food loversKhorovats, tolma, lavash, apricots and a tour of the Ararat brandy factory.
  • Families with childrenVictory Park with rides, the zoo, the Vernissage market and endless cafés in the centre.

Sport and outdoors

  • ChessThe Armenian team is a three-time Chess Olympiad winner.
  • MountainsAragats, Dilijan and Tsaghkadzor with its ski resort.
  • FootballPyunik, Ararat — games with passionate stands.

What to try

  • LavashOn UNESCO's intangible heritage list.
  • Khorovats and tolmaCharcoal-grilled meat and stuffed vine leaves.
  • Brandy and apricotsThe top Armenian gifts.

Arenas, stadiums and sport

Water parks, parks and fun

Evenings and nightlife

Sights

Museums and parks

Universities

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