Few countries so regularly elicit the response of “Where’s that?” as Armenia.
Couched in between such obscure neighbours as Iran, Georgia, Azerbaijan and several self-declared (and rarely recognised) republics, this little country is hardly positioned as a convenient summer holiday. Yet for many, herein lies its appeal. A country of hauntingly beautiful natural scenery, prevailing political stability, strong ties to the past and exceedingly warm local hospitality, holidaying in this Caucasus jewel makes for an experience enormously rewarded.
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| Capital city: |
Yerevan (population 1.2 million) |
| Population: |
2.9 million |
| Language: |
Armenian |
| Time zone: |
(GMT+04:00) Yerevan |
| Electricity: |
Type C (European 2-pin) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth) |
| Dialing code: |
+374 |
| Capital city: |
Yerevan (population 1.2 million) |
| Population: |
2.9 million |
| Language: |
Armenian |
| Time zone: |
(GMT+04:00) Yerevan |
| Electricity: |
Type C (European 2-pin) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth) |
| Dialing code: |
+374 |
| Capital city: |
Yerevan (population 1.2 million) |
| Population: |
2.9 million |
| Language: |
Armenian |
| Time zone: |
(GMT+04:00) Yerevan |
| Electricity: |
Type C (European 2-pin) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth) |
| Dialing code: |
+374 |
Armenia travel FAQs
ARMENIA VISA:
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Armenia. We recommend obtaining an e-visa in advance using the following link: https://evisa.mfa.am/
Fill in the requested information and submit to receive a link to the application form emailed to you. Please use the address of your finishing point hotel for the Contact Information in Armenia. You will need to upload a scanned passport sized photo and a passport copy to complete your application. In the case that the website is down, it may be possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the land border. Please contact us if you are having difficulty accessing the website.
Tipping is becoming increasingly common in Armenia, particularly at restaurants and cafés, with rounding up the bill or adding 10% the general rule. Some restaurants have started adding service fees, though this won’t necessarily be going to your waiter. Tipping for other services is not customary, save for taxi drivers where rounding up the fare is common.
There’s no shortage of internet cafés in Yerevan (some 24-hours) and other larger cities outside of the capital.
ARMENIA VISA:
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Armenia. We recommend obtaining an e-visa in advance using the following link: https://evisa.mfa.am/
Fill in the requested information and submit to receive a link to the application form emailed to you. Please use the address of your finishing point hotel for the Contact Information in Armenia. You will need to upload a scanned passport sized photo and a passport copy to complete your application. In the case that the website is down, it may be possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the land border. Please contact us if you are having difficulty accessing the website.
Tipping is becoming increasingly common in Armenia, particularly at restaurants and cafés, with rounding up the bill or adding 10% the general rule. Some restaurants have started adding service fees, though this won’t necessarily be going to your waiter. Tipping for other services is not customary, save for taxi drivers where rounding up the fare is common.
There’s no shortage of internet cafés in Yerevan (some 24-hours) and other larger cities outside of the capital.
ARMENIA VISA:
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Armenia. We recommend obtaining an e-visa in advance using the following link: https://evisa.mfa.am/
Fill in the requested information and submit to receive a link to the application form emailed to you. Please use the address of your finishing point hotel for the Contact Information in Armenia. You will need to upload a scanned passport sized photo and a passport copy to complete your application. In the case that the website is down, it may be possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the land border. Please contact us if you are having difficulty accessing the website.
Tipping is becoming increasingly common in Armenia, particularly at restaurants and cafés, with rounding up the bill or adding 10% the general rule. Some restaurants have started adding service fees, though this won’t necessarily be going to your waiter. Tipping for other services is not customary, save for taxi drivers where rounding up the fare is common.
There’s no shortage of internet cafés in Yerevan (some 24-hours) and other larger cities outside of the capital.
Responsible Travel
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It’s important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
In Armenia, we stay in locally run accommodation including guesthouses, smaller-scale hotels and homestays in an effort to support the local economies. We also visit locally-run restaurants and markets where travellers will have opportunities to support local businesses and purchase handicrafts created by local artisans.
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