Where can Armenia passport holders travel?
You can visit 99 countries without applying at an embassy: 36 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival, 3 with an online eTA and 35 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
Visa free 36
Visa on arrival 25
eTA (online travel authorization) 3
eVisa (apply online) 35
Embassy visa required for 99 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Armenia passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
Airport transit visa needed in Czech Republic and Poland, not at other Schengen airports
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid Schengen visa or residence permit, a valid visa for Canada, Japan or the US, a US, Canadian, Japanese or UK residence permit, or as a family member of an EU citizen.
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Armenia passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand ended visa on arrival for most nationalities: apply for a Thai e-Visa

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel
Armenia passport: common questions
How many countries can Armenia passport holders visit without a visa?
Armenia passport holders can visit 99 countries without applying at an embassy: 36 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival, 3 with an online eTA and 35 with an eVisa. The other 99 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Armenia passport holders?
Armenia passport holders can enter these 36 countries visa-free: Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Brazil, China, Dominica, Ecuador, Georgia, Haiti, Hong Kong, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Moldova, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
Which countries give Armenia passport holders a visa on arrival?
Armenia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 25 countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Palau, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Armenia passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Kenya, Seychelles and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Mongolia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam and Zambia.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Armenia passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Armenia passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 7 more with a US visa, 5 more with a UK visa and 40 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Armenia passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Armenia passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 7 more with a US green card, 3 more with a UK residence permit and 37 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Armenia passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: airport transit visa needed in Czech Republic and Poland, not at other Schengen airports. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Armenia passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.
































































































