Travel advice for Armenia.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Armenia.

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Armenia
Import local currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared
Import foreign currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Export local currency up to USD 10'000.00 (equivalent); export of higher amounts permitted only via bank transfer
Export foreign currency up to USD 10'000.00; export of higher amounts permitted only via bank transfer

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 3 h

Capital

Yerewan

National language

Official language

Armenian

Language capabilities

Kurd, Russian and English

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 12.00 h, 13.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Minimum risk of malaria.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.

  • International driver's licence recommended.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

105 (by remote office)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Yerevan, Melik-Adamyan Street 2/1
Tel.: +374 10 52 98 60

Other information

Security

  • Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.

  • Travel to the region of Nagorno-Karabakh as well as to the border region with Azerbaijan and Turkey not advised.

  • Walking the streets after nightfall is not advised.

  • Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

Special legal regulations

  • Photographing military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.

  • Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

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Important

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