Armenian visa for Russian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Russian passport holders visiting Armenia for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Armenia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Armenia e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Armenia visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Armenia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Armenia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Armenia.
If you are looking for Armenia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Armenia nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Armenia in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate General of Armenia in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Rostov-on-Don: The Consulate General of Armenia in Rostov-on-Don, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Sochi: The Consular office of Armenia in Sochi, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
Armenia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Armenia diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Armenia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 414,405 | N/A |
| 2009 | 422,611 | 1.98% |
| 2010 | 402,095 | -4.85% |
| 2011 | 402,095 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 393,889 | -2.04% |
| 2013 | 426,714 | 8.33% |
| 2014 | 402,095 | -5.77% |
| 2015 | 393,889 | -2.04% |
| 2016 | 397,992 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 410,302 | 3.09% |
| 2018 | 426,714 | 4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Armenia & Russia comparison
Armenia's area is approximately 28,470 km2 (10,992 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 575.23 times bigger than Armenia.
As of October 2025, Armenia's population is ~3.0 million people - 143,234,937 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Armenia & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Armenia | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,991,393 | 146,226,330 | 143.2 million fewer people live in Armenia than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 78 | 242 | Armenia has 164 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 32 | 78 | Armenia passport holders visit 46 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 48 | 242 | Armenian hosts 194 fewer foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Armenia in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Armenia in 2018 was approximately 426,714.
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