Armenia: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in US dollar (USD)

Change cash in local currency when outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

Armenian Dram AMD

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Import foreign currency
unlimited; USD 10'000.00 or more must be declared

Export local currency
up to USD 10'000.00 (equivalent); export of higher amounts permitted only via bank transfer

Export foreign currency
up to USD 10'000.00; export of higher amounts permitted only via bank transfer

Credit cards

Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 3 h

National language

Official language

Armenian

Language capabilities

Kurd, Russian and English

Health situation

Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Minimum risk of malaria.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.
Travel to the region of Nagorno-Karabakh as well as to the border region with Azerbaijan and Turkey not advised.
Walking the streets after nightfall is not advised.
Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

Special legal regulations

Photographing military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.
Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

Capital

Yerewan

Country code for calling Switzerland

105 (by remote office)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 5 month or more after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Yerevan, Melik-Adamyan Street 2/1
Tel.: +374 10 52 98 60

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 12.00 h, 13.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.
International driver's licence recommended.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Travel advice for Armenia.