One of the first questions that arise before travelling around any foreign country is, of course, the issue of a visa. We decided to make it easier for tourists to get information concerning obtaining a visa to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. In this article, you will learn the citizens of which countries can enter these countries without a visa, who require a visa, and who can get a visa only by invitation. If you have any further questions, you can contact us.
Visa to Armenia
The visa policy of Armenia is among the most liberal in the region. Many nationalities can enter the country without a visa, while others can easily obtain an electronic visa online or a visa on arrival.
VISA-free entry (up to 180 days per year):
All citizens of the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Belarus, and many other countries.
VISA on arrival or E-VISA (valid for up to 120 days):
Citizens of countries not included in the visa-free list may apply for an electronic visa through the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia or receive a visa upon arrival at Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport.
The standard e-visa processing time is around 3 working days.
🔗 Apply online: https://evisa.mfa.am/
Further details on visa regulations and eligible countries can be found on the official website of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Invitation only
There is a list of the countries the citizens of which require to obtain a visa only by invitation. The invitations to these citizens may be issued by legal persons registered in Armenia, Armenian authorities, diplomatic missions, international organizations and their representatives. The invitation must be necessarily written on the official letterhead and have a signature of the director, as well as the seal of the organization. The invitation is sent to consideration to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. After receiving an invitation the citizens of the following countries can obtain a visa to Armenia only in Armenian embassies (consulates) abroad.
To check if you are required to obtain a visa or not, or if you need an invitation you can enter your citizenship country and travel document type on the official site of the ministry of foreign affairs of Armenia here.
Visa to Georgia
Georgia has one of the most open visa regimes in the world. Citizens of more than 90 countries can enter Georgia without a visa for an extended stay.
VISA-free entry (up to 1 year):
All EU member states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Israel, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and many others.
E-VISA:
Citizens of countries not eligible for visa-free entry can obtain an electronic visa online. The e-visa allows entry for up to 30 days within a 120-day period. The process is simple and fully online.
🔗 Apply online: https://www.evisa.gov.ge/
Full information and an updated list of visa-exempt countries are available on the website of the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The type of visa to Georgia depends on the purpose of the visit. According to the legislation, the following types are valid:
1. Diplomatic (A)
2. Immigration (D)
3. Common (C)
4. Special (B)
5. Transit (T)
Visa to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has introduced an efficient electronic visa system that makes it easy for visitors from most countries to enter. The visa regime varies depending on the visitor’s nationality.
VISA-free entry:
Citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Qatar may enter Azerbaijan without a visa.
Citizens of Turkey and Serbia enjoy visa-free travel for up to 90 days.
E-VISA (valid for up to 30 days):
Citizens of more than 90 countries, including all EU member states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, can apply for an electronic visa through the official ASAN Visa system.
Processing usually takes up to 3 business days, and the cost is approximately USD 25.
🔗 Apply online: https://evisa.gov.az/en/
More information and updates can be found on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
Visa to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan according to citizenship
Great Britain - for citizens of Great Britain, there is a visa-free regime for entering Armenia. Guests can stay in the country for up to 180 days. Georgia also has visa-free entry for 1 year. In Azerbaijan, a 30-day electronic visa is valid for citizens of the United Kingdom.
The USA - from the United States, citizens can visit Armenia without a visa and stay in the country for 180 days. The visa-free regime also works for Georgia. To visit Azerbaijan, US citizens fill out an electronic visa on the official website of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. The E-Visa is valid for 90 days. Also, US citizens can get an electronic visa at the customs point only if they arrive in Baku from New York via Azerbaijan Airlines.
European Union - the citizens of EU countries exempt from obtaining an entry visa to the Republic of Armenia. Visa-free entry is also valid on the territory of Georgia for a period of 1 year. For EU citizens, a 30-day E-Visa is valid for visiting Azerbaijan.
Singapore - visa-free travel to Armenia is valid for Singapore citizens. In Georgia, there is also a visa-free entry from Singapore that is valid for a year. Singapore citizens can get an electronic visa upon arrival in Baku or through a travel agency.
The Australian Union - it is unilaterally exempt from an entry visa to Armenia. There is a visa-free entry and stay for a year in Georgia. An electronic visa is valid for visiting Azerbaijan, which can be obtained within 5 workdays.
Canada - the citizens of Canada can arrive in Armenia with a regular passport and apply for a visa at the time of crossing the border. From Canada, guests can enter Georgia and stay for a year without a visa. An E-Visa for a period of 90 days is valid for arrival in Azerbaijan from Canada.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong (SAR, Special Administrative Region) is in bilateral visa-free regime with Armenia. To visit Georgia from Hong Kong it is required to fill out an electronic visa. Azerbaijan has no special conditions for guests from Hong Kong, to enter Azerbaijan E-Visa is required.
The Republic of South Africa - the citizens receive a visa upon arrival in Armenia. Georgia provides visa-free entry from the Republic of South Africa. For citizens of the Republic of South Africa visiting Azerbaijan, there is an electronic visa, which must be obtained in advance.
Qatar - Qatar is unilaterally exempt from obtaining a visa upon entering Armenia. Guests from Qatar can stay on the territory of Georgia without a visa for a year. Citizens of Qatar receive a visa for a period of 30 days upon arrival in Azerbaijan.
UAE - from the United Arab Emirates, guests can visit Armenia without an entry visa. There is no entry visa to visit Georgia from the United Arab Emirates either. The visa is issued at the international airports of Azerbaijan upon arrival.
Malaysia - Malaysians, when visiting Armenia, receive a visa while crossing the border. There is no entry visa to travel to Georgia. An electronic visa is valid for Azerbaijan.
India - citizens of India receive an entry visa at the Armenian embassy or upon arrival. The residents of India, with a permanent residence permit for Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and Oman, can receive visas upon arrival. To visit Georgia, Indians must fill out an electronic visa or get it at the embassy. To visit Azerbaijan, citizens of India can get E-Visa on the website of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
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