Armenia Travel Guide
Essential travel information — emergency numbers, safety, currency, visas, customs and getting around.
Armenia is generally safe for travelers, with low rates of violent crime, though caution is advised in border regions.
Armenian Dram (AMD)
C and F
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory; 10% is common in restaurants.
Local SIM cards are affordable and widely available from providers like Viva-MTS, Beeline, and Ucom.
Many nationalities are visa-exempt for up to 180 days, but check specific requirements for your country.
Right
Marshrutkas (minibuses), buses, and the Yerevan Metro are the primary modes of transit.
Yandex Go, GG
Intercity travel is best achieved via marshrutkas or private taxis between major hubs.
- • Shoes are typically removed when entering a home
- • Hospitality is highly valued and refusing food may be seen as impolite
Conservative and modest, especially when visiting religious sites.
Dress modestly, cover shoulders and knees, and maintain silence in churches.
Chess and Football — Chess is a national obsession and taught in schools, while football draws significant spectator interest.
July
Vardavar
A traditional water festival where people playfully splash water on each other.
January 6
Armenian Christmas
The celebration of the Epiphany and the birth of Christ according to the Armenian Apostolic Church.