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in Swiss francs (CHF)
For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online
in US dollar (USD)
Change cash in local currency when outside larger urban areas
Local currency / ISO Code
Armenian Dram AMD
Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
+ 3 h
Official language
Armenian
Language capabilities
Kurd, Russian and English
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Minimum risk of malaria.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
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.
Yerewan
105 (by remote office)
220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug
Passport still valid 5 month or more after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket.
Yerevan, Melik-Adamyan Street 2/1
Tel.: +374 10 52 98 60
Banks
9.00 - 12.00 h, 13.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
9.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Sat)
Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.
International driver's licence recommended.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.
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