Armenia trip from India: visa documents and a 6-day itinerary
A 6-day Armenia itinerary from India: the e-visa and its document checks, a rupee budget, Yerevan, Khor Virap, Tatev, Lake Sevan and vegetarian eating.
Armenia
Yerevan's pink-stone streets, Khor Virap below Mount Ararat, Lake Sevan and the Tatev cable car, on an online e-visa with extra document checks for Indians.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Visa required; the Armenian embassy in New Delhi recommends the online e-visa (evisa.mfa.am) |
|---|---|
| Stay | Not stated on the embassy page; the e-visa shows the days granted, so check it before booking |
| Government fee | Not stated on the embassy page, which refers to a separate consular fee list; the e-visa portal shows the fee |
| Processing | Three working days for the e-visa, per the embassy; you also need travel medical insurance plus either a valid visa or residence permit from a listed country, or a return air ticket reservation, a host invitation and proof of funds |
| Official site | india.mfa.am |
When to go
The best months are May, June, September, October. Flights from India: One stop, usually via Dubai, Sharjah, Doha or Istanbul; about 8–12 h in total to Yerevan. Currency: Armenian dram (AMD), roughly ₹0.2–0.25 per dram; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 1:30.
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