Armenia Visa for Somali Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Somali passport holders need a visa to enter Armenia. Apply at a Armenia embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
- Max stay
- Varies
- Visa cost
- USD 8
- How to apply
- Embassy / visa centre
- Processing
- 3-10 days
How Somali citizens apply for a Armenia visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Armenia embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Armenia officially admits Somali citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
Visa-free · up to 180 days
EXPIRED July 1, 2026. Conditions vary slightly per document - check each rule via the official source.
kuwait.mfa.am ↗Armenia visa cost for Somali citizens
E-Visa - Visitor visa (up to 21 days of stay)
USD 8
E-Visa - Visitor visa (up to 120 days of stay)
USD 38
Visitor visa at embassy/consulate (up to 21 days of stay)
AMD 3,000 (~$8)
Visitor visa at embassy/consulate (up to 120 days of stay)
AMD 15,000 (~$39)
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026
Armenia visa types
Visitor Visa (up to 21 days, single entry)
Short-term visit to Armenia for tourism, personal, or business purposes. Covers stays not exceeding 21 days.
- AMD 3,000 / USD 8 / EUR 7.
- Available via e-visa system (evisa.mfa.am, 3 working days processing) or in-person at Armenian diplomatic missions (10 working days).
- Fee is non-refundable.
- Armenia does not issue visas on arrival at border checkpoints.
Visitor Visa (up to 120 days, single entry)
Extended short-term visit to Armenia for tourism, personal, or business purposes. Covers stays up to 120 days.
- AMD 15,000 / USD 39 / EUR 34.
- Available via e-visa system (evisa.mfa.am, 3 working days processing) or in-person at Armenian diplomatic missions (10 working days).
- Fee is non-refundable.
- Visa may be extended by up to 60 days inside Armenia.
Multiple Entry Visitor Visa (60 days stay / 6-month validity)
Multiple-entry visitor visa for frequent travelers to Armenia for tourism or business. Allows cumulative stays of up to 60 days within a 6-month validity window.
- AMD 20,000 / USD 52 / EUR 46.
- Available via e-visa system (evisa.mfa.am) or diplomatic missions.
- Fee is non-refundable.
- Armenia uses a unified 'visitor visa' category for both tourism and business purposes.
Multiple Entry Visitor Visa (120 days stay / 1-year validity)
Long-term multiple-entry visitor visa for frequent travelers to Armenia for tourism or business. Allows cumulative stays of up to 120 days within a 1-year validity window.
- AMD 40,000 / USD 103 / EUR 91.
- Available via e-visa system (evisa.mfa.am) or diplomatic missions.
- Fee is non-refundable.
- Armenia uses a unified 'visitor visa' category for both tourism and business purposes.
- No separate work, student, or digital nomad visa categories exist in the official fee schedule.
Single Entry Transit Visa
Allows a single transit through Armenian territory en route to a third country.
- AMD 10,000 / USD 26 / EUR 23.
- Available via e-visa system (evisa.mfa.am) or diplomatic missions.
- Fee is non-refundable.
Multiple Entry Transit Visa (1-year validity)
Allows multiple transits through Armenian territory over a 1-year period, for frequent travelers passing through Armenia.
- AMD 18,000 / USD 47 / EUR 41.
- Available via e-visa system (evisa.mfa.am) or diplomatic missions.
- Fee is non-refundable.
Other Armenia visa categories (2)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Armenia. Eligibility varies by visa type - some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Official Visa
Issued free of charge to holders of official/service passports traveling on official government business.
- Free of charge.
- Issued at Armenian diplomatic missions.
- Many countries have bilateral agreements for visa-free access for official/service passport holders - see conditional_access.
Diplomatic Visa
Issued free of charge to holders of diplomatic passports traveling on diplomatic mission.
- Free of charge.
- Issued at Armenian diplomatic missions.
- Many countries have bilateral agreements for visa-free access for diplomatic passport holders - see conditional_access.
Armenia visa for Somali citizens - FAQ
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Armenia?
Yes - Somali citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Armenia embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Somali citizens need for Armenia?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Armenia visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.