Journalist Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 120 days
- Processing time
- 17 days
- Fee
- AMD 5,000
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Foreign journalists and technical crew visiting Armenia for journalistic work. Must obtain accreditation from Armenian MFA
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Purpose of visit
Journalistic assignments, news coverage, documentary production, media reporting
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: No; Must include salary: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Online accreditation application form; Form url: https://www.mfa.am/en/accreditation/
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
How to apply
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Online application
Submit online short-term accreditation application to Armenian MFA at least 10 working days before journalistic activity. Attach CV and passport/ID scan
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Document gathering
Gather press credentials, employer certificate, CV, passport, and assignment documentation
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Processing wait
MFA reviews accreditation application within 7 working days. Applicant informed through provided contact information
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Document submission
If required, submit visa application at Armenian embassy with accreditation approval and press credentials
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee if applicable
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Visa collection
Receive journalist visa and accreditation approval