Embassy Visa (Invitation Required)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 120 days
- Processing time
- 30 days
- Fee
- AMD 5,000
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of 57 countries requiring embassy visa with mandatory invitation letter
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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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements for last 3 months, employment certificate with salary, work contract; Minimum amount: Not specified
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Valid medical insurance coverage; Minimum coverage: Not specified
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Mandatory invitation letter from Armenian citizen, legal entity, or organization. Invitations approved by Migration and Citizenship Service (from individuals) or Ministry of Foreign Affairs (from legal entities, NGOs, educational institutions, state bodies)
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Completed visa application form; Form url: https://www.mfa.am/en/visa/
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain invitation letter from Armenian host (citizen, company, NGO, or state body). Inviter submits application to Migration and Citizenship Service or MFA for approval
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at nearest Armenian embassy or consulate
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Document submission
Submit visa application with all documents at Armenian diplomatic post abroad
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Fee payment
Pay consular fee AMD 5,000
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing. Statutory timeframe 15 days but may extend to about 1 month
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Visa collection
Collect visitor visa from embassy (single or multiple entry, 21/60/120 days validity)