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Armenien: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • Land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed to travellers; enter by air or via Georgia or Iran.
  • Cannabis, CBD and THC products are illegal even with a prescription; drug smuggling carries 4–10 years.
  • Do not photograph military bases, equipment or border posts — visitors have been detained.
  • Russian Mir cards work only at VTB Armenia ATMs/terminals; bring cash or a foreign Visa/Mastercard.
  • Use taxi apps (GG, Yandex Go) rather than street taxis to avoid inflated fares.

Einreise und Visa

Visa-free for up to 180 days per year for EU, UK, US and CIS citizens and several others. Nationals of 111 countries holding a valid US, EU/Schengen or GCC residence permit (valid 6+ months) are temporarily visa-exempt from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027. Others use the official e-Visa (evisa.mfa.am).

Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen

  • Armenia e-Visa ↗ freiwillig
    Before travel, for nationalities that need a visa · Nationalities that are not visa-free

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Valid for the whole stay.

An der Grenze kann verlangt werden

  • Extensions beyond your allowed stay are handled by the Passport and Visa Department (OVIR) in Yerevan.

Zoll

  • Declare anything prohibited or dutiable; strict rules apply.
  • Cannabis/CBD products are banned even if legal at home.
  • Carry prescription medicines in original packaging with a prescription.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: mfa.am ↗, mfa.am ↗, gov.uk ↗

Geld

Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.

Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard, Mir

Apple Pay — funktioniert · Google Pay — funktioniert

Wo man gut wechselt

  • Exchange offices and bank branches in central Yerevan (compare rates; spreads are small)
  • Clean USD, EUR or RUB notes

Wo man besser nicht wechselt

  • Airport exchange (small amounts only)
  • Dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and terminals

Geldautomaten: Plenty of ATMs in Yerevan; many local banks charge a fee for foreign cards — check before confirming. Take care at ATMs after dark.

Trinkgeld: Restaurants often add a 10% service charge; if not, ~10% is customary. Round up taxi fares.

  • Mir: only VTB Armenia ATMs and terminals; most shops will not accept it.
  • Cash is needed outside Yerevan and at markets.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: cba.am ↗, avo.cards ↗

Regeln und Verbote

Verboten

  • Any drugs, including cannabis, CBD and THC products
  • Photographing military sites, equipment or border areas
  • Travel near the Azerbaijan border without checking current advice

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • UK and many other licences require an International Driving Permit (1968) to drive.
  • Smoking is restricted in many indoor public places.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗

Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: Armenian Apostolic Christian; monasteries and churches are active.

Kleidung: Relaxed in Yerevan. In churches and monasteries women are encouraged to cover heads and avoid very short clothing; men remove hats.

Umgangsformen

  • Hospitality is generous — accepting food or coffee is polite.
  • Avoid praising Turkey or Azerbaijan in political conversations; the genocide and Karabakh are sensitive topics.
  • LGBT+ couples should be discreet in public.
  • Ask before photographing people.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗

Klima

Dry highland continental climate: hot sunny summers in Yerevan (often 35°C+), cold snowy winters, cooler in the mountains (Dilijan, Sevan, Jermuk).

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: cold, Yerevan ~-5–2°C; skiing in Tsaghkadzor
  • Februar: Feb: cold, snow
  • März: Mar: chilly, thawing
  • April: Apr: mild, apricot blossom
  • Mai: May: warm, green, ideal
  • Juni: Jun: warm to hot
  • Juli: Jul: hot and dry in Yerevan; cool at Lake Sevan
  • August: Aug: hottest month, 35°C+ possible
  • September: Sep: warm, harvest season
  • Oktober: Oct: pleasant, autumn colours
  • November: Nov: cool, first snow in mountains
  • Dezember: Dec: cold, snow

Beste Reisezeit: May–June and September–October.

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: en.wikipedia.org ↗

Was einpacken

  • Sun hat and sunscreen (strong highland sun)
  • Warm layers for mountains and evenings
  • Headscarf for monasteries
  • Comfortable shoes for rocky monastery paths
  • International Driving Permit if renting a car
  • USD/EUR cash

Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten

  • Cannabis, CBD or THC products
  • Drones near military or border areas

Praktisches

Steckdosen: Type C/F, 220 V, 50 Hz

Wasser: Yerevan tap water comes from mountain springs and is generally drinkable; public drinking fountains (pulpulaks) are common.

Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr

Mobilfunk und eSIM: SIMs from Viva (MTS), Team (Beeline) and Ucom with a passport; eSIMs available; good 4G in cities.

Apps: GG, Yandex Go, Yandex Maps, Google Maps, Rate.am

Internet: No significant restrictions.

Gesundheit: No compulsory vaccinations; routine vaccines and hepatitis A advised.

Versicherung: Not required for entry; travel medical insurance recommended.

Notruf: 911 or 112 — unified emergency number

Geprüft am 29. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗

Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.

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