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Armenia Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Canadian citizens need a visa on arrival for Armenia, available at Zvartnots International Airport for 3,000 AMD (about USD 8) for a 21-day single-entry stay.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least the duration of your stay (a 6-month validity buffer is recommended)
  • No specific application form is needed for visa on arrival; a landing card may be requested
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (not always checked but recommended)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Passport-size photo is not required for the airport visa on arrival
  • Biometrics: not required for the short-term visa on arrival
  • Travel health insurance: not mandatory but strongly recommended

Visa types

  • Single-entry visa: 21 days, 3,000 AMD (about USD 8)
  • Multiple-entry visa: 120 days validity, up to 120 cumulative days, 15,000 AMD (about USD 40)
  • Both are issued as visa on arrival or via the e-visa portal at evisa.mfa.am before travel

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) and land border crossings
  • Steps: land in Armenia, proceed to the visa desk before passport control, pay the fee in AMD or USD/EUR cash, receive the visa sticker, then proceed to passport control
  • Fees: 3,000 AMD (21 days) or 15,000 AMD (120 days); cash preferred, card payment not always available
  • Queue tips: lines are usually short outside peak summer season; have exact cash on hand to save time

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: 3,000 AMD (~USD 8) for 21 days or 15,000 AMD (~USD 40) for 120 days
  • No separate service fee at the airport counter
  • Total cost estimate: USD 8-40 depending on visa type
  • Processing time: issued on the spot, typically 5-15 minutes
  • Express/priority option: not applicable, all visas on arrival are same-day

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Apply for the e-visa online in advance (evisa.mfa.am) if you want to skip the airport queue; processing takes up to 3 business days
  • Bring small denominations of AMD, USD, or EUR cash for the on-arrival fee
  • Common rejection reasons are rare for Canadians but include damaged passports or insufficient remaining validity
  • The e-visa is generally more convenient than the airport visa on arrival for first-time visitors
  • Extensions beyond 120 days require a separate application at the Passport and Visa Department in Yerevan

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.