Travel visa · Europe · 2026

Armenia visa for UAE residents (2026)

Armenia is straightforward for UAE residents: Russian passports enter visa-free for up to 180 days a year, and UAE passports travel without a pre-arranged visa as of 2026 — worth confirming on the current MFA list before booking. Most other nationalities use the online e-visa or buy a visa on arrival at Zvartnots airport.

Russian passports: Visa-free, 180 days/year No pre-arrival steps; stamp at the border
UAE passports: Visa-free / e-visa as of 2026 The regime has shifted more than once — verify the current MFA list
E-visa: evisa.mfa.am Decision in about 3 working days; fee paid online, duration-based
Visa on arrival: Zvartnots airport Available to most nationalities eligible for the e-visa; paid at the counter

Visas

Who needs this visa

Russian citizens: visa-free, up to 180 days per year
UAE citizens: visa-free / e-visa track as of 2026 — confirm your case on the MFA list before booking
Residents on other passports: e-visa online or visa on arrival for most nationalities
Where to apply: e-visa at evisa.mfa.am; on arrival at Zvartnots airport (Yerevan) and land crossings

Document checklist

Passport valid for the period of stay (6 months beyond recommended)
E-visa printout or its number, if applied online
Return ticket
Accommodation address in Armenia
Proof of funds for the stay
UAE residence visa for re-entry to the Emirates
Travel insurance — recommended, not mandatory
Inviting host's details for private visits
For minors travelling with one parent: birth certificate and consent letter

Process

How it works

Check your passport track
Day 0

Russia — visa-free; UAE — visa-free/e-visa per the current list; others — e-visa or on arrival.
E-visa application
About 3 working days

Form and fee at evisa.mfa.am; decisions normally come within 3 working days.
Book flights
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Direct flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Yerevan run daily.
Arrival
Minutes at the border

Present the passport and e-visa; e-visa-eligible nationals who skipped the online step pay at the on-arrival counter.
Stay and exit
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Tourist stays need no registration; watch the 180-day rule for visa-free entrants.

Fees and rules checked September 2026 — confirm with the application center before booking.

Visa fees

Fee item	Amount
Visa-free entry (Russian passports)	Free
E-visa	Paid online, duration-based
Visa on arrival	Counter payment at the airport
Extensions, if needed	Filed in Armenia before the stay expires

Government fees are set in local currency; service fees are set by the application center. Checked Sep 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Armenia?

No. Russians enter visa-free and can stay up to 180 days per year, with no registration for ordinary tourist trips. A passport is the only document involved.

What about UAE passports?

UAE passport holders travel without a pre-arranged visa as of 2026: the visa-free/e-visa track has changed more than once, so confirm your case on the MFA list before booking. Visa on arrival remains available to most nationalities in any case.

How fast is the e-visa?

The online application at evisa.mfa.am is normally processed within 3 working days, and the fee is paid by card. Apply at least a week before departure to leave room for queries.

Do I need to register in Armenia?

No, for ordinary tourist stays within the permitted period. Registration only becomes relevant for long or non-tourist visits, which should be arranged with the migration service before your initial term runs out.