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How to get a Armenia visa from Rwanda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan passport holders travelling to Armenia.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Armenia.
Transit visa
Processing time5 working days
Validity3 days
Fee (approx.)$21
Visitor Visa
CategoryShort stay
Processing time5 working days
Validity21 days
Fee (approx.)$6
Application requirements
Documents Rwandan applicants need to provide.
- Fully completed and signed visa application form.
- Two recently taken passport-size photographs meeting the visa photo specifications.
- An original Rwandan passport not older than 10 years, with at least three months validity on the date you're to leave Armenia. It must have two blank pages for visa.
- A round trip reservation or itinerary which includes entry and exit dates as well as flight numbers.
- Travel insurance
- Proof of accommodation for the entire duration of your stay in Armenia
- Proof of financial sustenance.
- An invitation letter from a legal person in Armenia.
- There's no Armenian embassy in Rwanda, visa applications can go through the nearest available embassy which is in Cairo, Egypt.
- You cannot enter or exit Armenia with more than $10,000.
Visa type details
Short stay
- This visa is for Rwandans travelling to Armenia for various purposes such as tourism, visitation, business, medical treatment or other short term stay.
- You can also visit loved ones, attend business summits, conferences and trade-fairs with this visa.
- An invitation letter from the inviting party in Armenia is required to be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign affairs and a notarized copy presented at the embassy for the visa application.
- This letter is to be written on the inviting company's letter head if purpose of travel is business related.
- Documentation validating that the inviting party is legal and recognized in Armenia is necessary.
- This visa has a single entry stay of up to 21 days and a multiple entry stay of 60 days. The visa is valid for 6 months.
- The single entry visa costs $6 while the multiple entry is $41.
- This visa can be extended for up to a period of 6 months.
Long stay
- Rwandans travelling to Armenia for tourism, visitation, medical and business purposes who intend to be in the country for a longer stay are to apply for this visa.
- This visa allows its holders to visit loved ones, attend business meetings, summits, conferences and get special medical treatment while in Armenia.
- You must provide an invitation letter from a legal person or entity in Armenia for the processing of your visa application.
- This letter must contain full details of your trip including its purpose and duration. Documents supporting the purpose of your trip must be attached to the letter.
- The invitation letter is to be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign affairs while a notarized copy is to be presented at the embassy for the visa application.
- This letter is to be written on the inviting company's letter head if purpose of travel is business related.
- Documentation validating that the inviting party is legal and recognized in Armenia is necessary.
- This visa has a single entry stay of up to 120 days and a multiple entry stay of 120 days. The visa is valid for 1 year.
- The single entry visa costs $31 while the multiple entry is $83.
- This visa can be extended for another 60 days.
Transit visa
- The Transit visa is for Rwandans travelling to a third country through Armenia.
- You're required to present tickets and valid visa to the final destination country unless you're transiting Armenia by land.
- The transit visa allows for stay in Armenia for 3 days but can be extended for up to 4 days.
- A traveller intending to stay in the transit zone without entering Armenia can only stay for 48 hours except in cases of emergency.
- The transit visa has the option of a single entry visa or multiple entries visa with both having a validity of 1 year.
- This visa can be extended by the Passport and Visa Department of the Police of Armenia.
- The single entry visa costs $21 while the multiple entry is $37.
Where to apply
Armenia embassy & visa application centers in Rwanda.
Cairo, Egypt.
AddressMohamed Mozhar 20 Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Phone(+20) (2) 2737 4157
Email[email protected]
Websiteegypt.mfa.am/en
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an Armenian embassy in Rwanda
No there's no Armenian embassy or consulate in Rwanda. However, Rwandans can process their visa applications through the embassy in Cairo, Egypt.
What are the consequences of staying in Armenia without a valid visa
Residents in Armenia without a valid permit or residence status or with invalid documents can face a fine in the range of AMD 50,000 – 100,000.
What language do the Armenians speak
The official language of Armenia is Armenian. English is hardly spoken or understood by a large population but a portion of the people speak and understand Russian.
What currency is accepted in Armenia
The official currency in Armenia is the Armenian dram which is accepted everywhere in the country. The dollar is often accepted for bigger purchases, though the dram is the only legal currency for commerce. Other currencies like dollars and euros and can be easily exchanged anywhere in the country.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Armenia visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.