Armenia (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests & Quarantine Requirements)

This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.

 

At a Glance

Travel Restrictions

Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: If you hold an appropriate vaccine certificate, you do no need to provide PCR test.
Tourist Entry: Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test is required for all countries.
Quarantine Required: Depends
Quarantine Details: Quarantine required for some travelers.

Local Restrictions

Lockdown in Effect: No
Events: Partially Allowed
Transport: Operational
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Fully Open
 

Detailed Travel Advisory

Published 02.12.2021
1. Suspension of visa on arrival facilities.
2. Nationals and residents of Armenia without:
– a negative COVID-19 PCR test in Armenian, English or Russian taken at most 72 hours before arrival; or
– a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival, are subject to a PCR test upon arrival at their own expense and self-isolation until test results are ready.
The COVID-19 vaccination certificate must show that they received:
– the first vaccine dose of Janssen at least 28 days before arrival; or
– the second dose of AstraZeneca, Moderna (Spikevax), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm, Sinovac or Sputnik V at least 14 days before arrival.
-This does not apply to passengers younger than 7 years.
-Passengers arriving from the Russian Fed. must present the vaccination certificate through the “Traveling without COVID-19” mobile application.
3. Passengers must have:
– a negative COVID-19 PCR test in Armenian, English or Russian taken at most 72 hours before arrival; or
– a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival, are subject to a PCR test upon arrival at their own expense and self-isolation until test results are ready. The certificate must show that they received:
– the first vaccine dose of Janssen at least 28 days before arrival; or
– the second dose of AstraZeneca, Moderna (Spikevax), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm, Sinovac or Sputnik V at least 14 days before arrival.
– This does not apply to:
– passengers younger than 7 years;
– nationals and residents of Armenia.
– Passengers arriving from the Russian Fed. must present the vaccination certificate through the “Traveling without COVID-19” mobile application.
4. Passengers are subject to medical screening.
5. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 14 days.

 

Detailed Tourist Information

Armenia’s borders are open for travelers around the world except South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Madagascar.

It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.

Travelers present either a vaccination certificate or a certificate with a negative result of PCR test, no later than 72 before entering the country. This document must be in Armenian, Russian, or English.

Travelers registered through the ARMED system may provide a digital or printed copy of the vaccination certificate containing a QR code from the ArmedeHealth mobile application.

Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from testing on arrival and home quarantine requirements.

Those arriving without a valid PCR test result will be required to undergo PCR testing on arrival and must self-isolate until a negative result is confirmed.

Travelers are required to self-quarantine for 7 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation. A test will be administered on day 8 and those testing negative will undergo further self-monitoring for 7 days. Those testing positive will be transferred to an isolation facility.
 

Lockdown Details

You must wear a facemask in all public or private transport, and in all public spaces. Breaches of mask-wearing protocols are subject to a 10,000AMD fine.

Hotels and private rental accommodations are able to operate in Armenia during the pandemic, though several hotels remain closed from the earlier suspension of international tourism. You should check with accommodation providers before travel. Hotels are subject to government protocols on social distancing and the wearing of facemasks.

Shops, restaurants/cafes and manufacturing industries are currently able to operate in Armenia, with restrictions governing social distancing and the wearing of facemasks. Schools and universities have now reopened.
 

Sources

https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/
Data Source: covidcontrols.co