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Armenia Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
$500
Duty-free limit
400 cigs
Tobacco allowance
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Import Regulations
- 400 cigarettes
- 2 litres or 1 bottle of alcohol
- 5 kg perfume or an amount valued up to USD 500
- Personal goods valued up to USD 500 - (for residents and non-residents).
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons, explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plants and plant products
- Fruit and vegetables without previous permission
- Meat and meat products
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- Wild plant and vegetation will require special permission from the Ministry of Environment before being granted permission to enter the country.
- Any pets or wild animals being imported into the country will need permission from the Ministry of the Environment and will need to be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate clearing the animals of Rabies and any other diseases.
- Pieces of art leaving the country need to be accompanied by a document from the ministry of culture authorizing export. Passenger must hold a photo of each piece of art. Passengers must pay a tax at the airport of approx. USD 10 per piece of art.
Export Regulations
- 2000 Cigarette
- 20 litres of alcohol beverages
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons, explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plants and plant products
- Fruit and vegetables without previous permission
- Meat and meat products
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- Pieces of art leaving the country need to be accompanied by a document from the ministry of culture authorizing export. Passenger must hold a photo of each piece of art. Passengers must pay a tax at the airport of approx. USD 10 per piece of art.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Armenia
Basic security information for travelers to Armenia
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Armenia
- All tap and other native water sources should be considered highly infectious and avoided where possible. Travellers should stick to bottled water and make sure that all local water is thoroughly boiled before being drunk. Cases of Diphtheria spread by contaminated Milk have been reported inside the country. Any milk based products should be checked to make sure that they have been pasteurized first before being consumed.
- Protection against a wide range of diseases that are present throughout the country is recommended for all travellers entering the country. Amongst the diseases present throughout the country include Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Polio and Typhoid. Visitors to the country are advised to take great care when dealing with contaminated water sources and should avoid swimming in any local streams or lakes which could be infected.
- Outbreaks of Malaria have been reported in some isolated villages in the Ararat Valley during the summer months and all visitors travelling through or close to this region are strongly advised to obtain plenty of insect repellent and close clothing for protection. The disease is transmitted via the bites from Mosquitoes and all travellers should immediately seek out medical assistance if symptoms develop.
- The overall standard of medical healthcare is extremely limited throughout the whole country. A reciprocal agreement for urgent medical treatment exists with the UK, although proof of UK residence will be required. Travellers with pre existing health issues should bring any rare or expensive medicines with them which could prove difficult or even impossible to obtain in this country. Private medical care has been slow to develop here and many doctors are likely to demand upfront payment for any services rendered. Health and travel insurance is recommended for all travellers planning on visiting this country and an emergency evacuation to a nearby country may prove to be required in the event of a serious accident or illness.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Armenia
- Travellers visiting remote sections of the country are urged to dress and behave in a respectful and dignified manner at all times. Photos taken of important military or political buildings may be removed without warning by the security services whilst photos of regular people and buildings should only be taken with their permission in order to prevent any potential embarrassment or misunderstandings.
- Drugs related crimes are treated harshly in this country and all visitors to the region should avoid any activities which could help bring them to the attention of the police or the security services.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Armenian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.