Armenia
Last update 17 April 2025Diplomatic missions
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Level 2: Increased cauion (Be informed on the current situation in the country beforehand)
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Since 10.01.2013, a visa-free regime for a stay of 180 days within one year (360 days) comes into application.
Republic of Armenia
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Republic of Armenia
Address: 16 Sofia St., Nor Aresh, Yerevan
Telephone: +37410458233
Out-of-hours hotline: +37496405210
Working hours: 09:30 – 18:00 (local time)
(07:30 – 16:00 Bulgarian winter time)
(08:30 – 17:00 Bulgarian summer time)
E-mail: [email protected]
Consular Office:
Telephone: +37410454582
Working hours of the consular service for citizens: Monday-Friday (except Wednesday) 10:00–13:00 (local time), advance booking is advisable.
Appointment, information, consultation on consular services: Monday-Friday from 14:00 to 16:00 by phone: +37410454582
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/armenia
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the Republic of Bulgaria
Address: 3 Zagorichane St., 1111 Sofia
Telephone: +359 2 946 12 72
Е-mail: [email protected]
General information
Security level:
The borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Armenia and Turkey are closed. Bulgarian citizens are advised to avoid travelling along the common with Azerbaijan.
A direct Sofia-Yerevan-Sofia air service operated by a low-cost airline has been in operation since April 2023.
Currently, the risk level in Armenia remains low and the probability of terrorist acts is considered minimal.
The crime rate is relatively low. The most frequent incidents registered by the law enforcement authorities are pickpocketing, theft of handbags, theft from cars and burglary.
Healthcare:
Medical clinics and centers in Armenia are well equipped and accessible. Doctors and medical staff speak Russian or English. Emergency care is free. It is advisable to use health insurance for the duration of your stay in the country.
Specifics of the local legislation:
The use of drugs in Armenia is severely punished, including fines and long-term imprisonment. You are advised to refrain from photographing military sites, equipment or other objects of national importance.
Customs requirements:
Customs requirements for Armenia may be downloaded from: https://www.petekamutner.am/Content.aspx?itn=csCICustomsInfo.
Road traffic:
You can drive in Armenia if you have an international driving licence. Traffic is left-positioned. Cars are largely not in good technical condition. Local drivers actively use beeping when performing manoeuvres. Be careful when driving in towns during the dark part of the day. Pedestrians often cross at unauthorised places.
When driving on main roads between Yerevan and resort areas, observe the restrictions.
The road infrastructure between small settlements is not in good condition, especially during the winter months (November to February).
Truck traffic is heavily congested on the main roads connecting Yerevan with Iran and Georgia. It is advisable not to buy fuel from places not regulated for such activity.
From April 2023, a direct air service between Sofia and Yerevan has been launched, operating twice weekly. Transfers via Vienna, Warsaw, Athens, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Milan, Doha and Dubai are also available. Charter flights between Varna and Yerevan, as well as between Burgas and Yerevan are also available during the summer months.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs draws the attention of Bulgarian citizens travelling to Armenia to the fact that the country is part of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and by virtue of the membership is obliged to apply the laws and regulations adopted in the Commonwealth.
Practical advice:
Entry into the territory of the Republic of Armenia should only be through official border crossing points (BCPs).
Bulgarian citizens are advised to avoid places where demonstrations, marches and protests may be held.
The law enforcement forces are positively disposed towards foreign tourists visiting the country and have the capacity and readiness to assist if necessary.
We advise all Bulgarian citizens to register at the Bulgarian Embassy in Yerevan upon arrival. It is advisable to carry a copy of your passport with you at all times so that you can be identified, and also to take out travel and medical insurance prior to your trip to Armenia.
Local currency:
Armenian Dram (AMD).
As of January 2025, 1 EUR = 425 AMD (the exchange rate changes frequently according to Central Bank regulations). You can exchange money at banks and currency exchange offices. A passport is required when exchanging at bank offices, while exchange offices require a passport for transactions over €200. The most widely used foreign currencies in Armenia are the US dollar, the euro and the Russian ruble. Prices of goods and services are listed in Armenian drams and by law payments are made in the national currency. There are ATMs from which you can withdraw money with Maestro or Visa cards. Payments can be made with debit or credit cards.
Travel papers and visas
Holders of all types of Bulgarian passports (diplomatic, service and ordinary) do not need a visa to enter the Republic of Armenia. Entry into the country is only possible with a valid foreign passport. Bulgarian citizens holding valid passports may stay in the territory of the Republic of Armenia without a visa for a period of 180 days within one year.
Consular service
The Consular Office provides the following consular services:
- Acceptance of applications for renewal of Bulgarian identity documents - identity cards and foreign passports; documents for renewal of driving licenses; acceptance of documents for Bulgarian citizenship; notarial services - certification of signature and content of documents.
- Consular emergencies and cases of a humanitarian nature are dealt with by the Consular Office with priority.
The Consular Office with the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Yerevan is open from 10:00 to 13:00 on working days from Monday to Friday (except Wednesday). Admission to the Consular Service is by appointment only.
For appointment and consultation on consular services, please call +37410454582 from 14.00 to 16.00.
For emergencies outside office hours, a mobile hotline +37496405210 is available.
Certifications and legalizations:
The Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Armenia are parties to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation of Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, the documents/deeds drawn up in each of the two countries should bear an Apostille by the respective Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as be translated and duly authenticated in order to serve before the authorities of the other country.