Armenia Travel Risk

Exercise increased caution in Armenia due to areas of potential armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution in Armenia. Further military activity could occur in the region.

• Read the Travel Guidance for Armenia for additional information on travel to Armenia.

Do Not Travel To These Areas for Any Reason:

• The border region with Azerbaijan.

U.S. Embassy employees and their families cannot travel to these areas for non-essential reasons:

• Gegharkunik region east of Vardenis
• Syunik region east of Goris
• Syunik region south of Kapan

Travel through Yeraskh village in Ararat region is allowed, stopping is not.

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

Armenia-Azerbaijan border

The border with Azerbaijan remains closed. FCDO advises against all travel to within 5km of the entire eastern border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, due to tensions between the 2 countries.

M16/H26 road between Ijevan and Noyemberyan

FCDO advises against all travel along the M16/H26 road between the towns of Ijevan and Noyemberyan, due to border tensions.

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

This guide also has safety advice for regions of Armenia.

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.

Terrorism in Armenia

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Armenia, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreign nationals. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.

Political situation

Although a ceasefire exists, the eastern border between Armenia and Azerbaijan is closed and tensions remain. See regional risks for details about FCDO’s warning against all travel.

Protests

Protests sometimes take place in central Yerevan and other major cities. These are usually organised by opposition political parties or activist groups highlighting topical social and political issues. Although protests tend to be peaceful and usually pass off without incident, avoid large crowds and demonstrations, follow the advice and instructions of the local authorities, monitor the media and remain vigilant.

This section has safety advice for regions of Armenia. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.

You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice.

Armenia-Azerbaijan border

The border with Azerbaijan remains closed. FCDO advises against all travel to within 5km of the entire eastern border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This is due to tensions between the 2 countries as a result of the conflict. Consular support is severely limited within this area.

M16/H26 road between Ijevan and Noyemberyan

FCDO advises against all travel along the M16/H26 road between the towns of Ijevan and Noyemberyan. This is due to tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan as a result of the conflict.

Armenia-Turkey border

The land border with Turkey is closed, although there are scheduled direct flights between Yerevan and Istanbul.

South Caucasus

Travelling in the South Caucasus can be unpredictable and infrastructure is sometimes in a poor state of repair. Plan your travel carefully.

Risk level

Armenia - Take normal security precautions

Take normal security precautions in Armenia.

Regional risks

Eastern border with Azerbaijan - Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to the following areas due to the uncertain security environment:

• within 1 km of the eastern border with Azerbaijan
• the M16/H26 road between the cities of Ijevan and Noyemberyan

The border between Armenia and Azerbaijan is closed.

Borders

The Government of Canada’s ability to provide consular services in areas along the international borders with Azerbaijan is extremely limited.

Border areas with Azerbaijan

The security environment remains uncertain along the eastern border Azerbaijan.

While there have been no major incidents since September 2023, tensions remain high. Alleged ceasefire violations and accidents involving buried landmines have occurred. Security forces are deployed in the region, and access to the area is strictly controlled. Although the two countries have reached a peace agreement in principle, the process is ongoing and they are presently engaged in fully demarcating the border.

All border crossings into Azerbaijan are closed and the border is heavily militarized.

If you decide to travel near the eastern border with Azerbaijan despite the advisory in effect:

• exercise caution at all times
• avoid travelling at night
• monitor local and international media to stay informed on current clashes
• follow instructions from local authorities and security forces

Türkiye

The land border between Türkiye and Armenia is closed.

Iran

The border crossing near the Armenian town of Meghri is the only official access to Iran from Armenia.

Russian border guards are present along the border and have set up several checkpoints to deter smuggling and other illegal activities into Armenia from Iran.

Iran’s military occasionally conducts operations in the area.

• Only cross at official border crossings
• Follow the instructions of security forces
• Avoid travelling at night
• Avoid travelling alone

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