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Armenië: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en 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 aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

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

Geldigheid paspoort: Valid for the whole stay.

Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar

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

Douane

  • 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.

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Geld

Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.

Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard, Mir

Apple Pay — werkt · Google Pay — werkt

Waar je geld wisselt

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

Waar je beter niet wisselt

  • 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.

Fooi: 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.

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Regels en verboden

Verboden

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

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

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

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Cultuur en kleding

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

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

Etiquette

  • 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.

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Klimaat

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

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: cold, Yerevan ~-5–2°C; skiing in Tsaghkadzor
  • februari: Feb: cold, snow
  • maart: Mar: chilly, thawing
  • april: Apr: mild, apricot blossom
  • mei: May: warm, green, ideal
  • juni: Jun: warm to hot
  • juli: Jul: hot and dry in Yerevan; cool at Lake Sevan
  • augustus: Aug: hottest month, 35°C+ possible
  • september: Sep: warm, harvest season
  • oktober: Oct: pleasant, autumn colours
  • november: Nov: cool, first snow in mountains
  • december: Dec: cold, snow

Beste seizoen: May–June and September–October.

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Wat mee te nemen

  • 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

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

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

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Mobiel en 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.

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

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

Noodnummers: 911 or 112 — unified emergency number

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.