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title: Armenia visa for citizens of North Korea
description: "Citizens of North Korea can get a visa on arrival in Armenia. Stay up to 120 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Armenia visa for citizens of North Korea

Citizens of North Korea can get a visa on arrival in Armenia.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival (VOA)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 120 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at an authorised border checkpoint** — Proceed to Zvartnots or Shirak airport, or a land border with Georgia or Iran.
2. **Present passport and supporting documents to immigration officer** — Hand over passport, photograph, and any requested proofs.
3. **Pay visa fee (in cash, local currency or USD)** — Fee amount depends on nationality; exact amount not specified in source.
4. **Receive visa sticker in passport and enter Armenia** — Visa validity and max stay determined at border.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity** (Identity): Must have two blank pages.
- **Passport photograph (35×45 mm, white background)** (Identity): Recent colour photo.
- **Scan of passport biographical data page** (Identity): PDF or image accepted.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Armenia.
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border.
- **Proof of sufficient funds for stay** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash recommended.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but advised.

## Good to know

- North Korean passport holders may face additional scrutiny at Armenian borders.
- Visa on arrival availability for North Korean citizens is not guaranteed; check with Armenian embassy before travel.
- The source text primarily describes the e-Visa system; voa details are extrapolated from general border procedures.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport with less than 6 months validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed return/onward ticket.
- **Previously overstayed visa in Armenia** — Respect visa-free or visa validity periods; avoid overstaying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of North Korea need a visa for Armenia?

Citizens of North Korea can get a visa on arrival in Armenia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (VOA).

### How long can citizens of North Korea stay in Armenia?

Up to 120 days.

### What documents do citizens of North Korea need for Armenia?

Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity; Passport photograph (35×45 mm, white background); Scan of passport biographical data page; Onward or return ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation); Proof of sufficient funds for stay; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Armenia?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Visa - mfa.am](https://www.mfa.am/en/visa/)
- [E-visa](https://evisa.mfa.am/)
- [Apply Official Armenia Tourist & Business Visa - E Visa](https://evisa.govn.am/official/en-us/)

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- [Armenia visa for every passport](/visa/armenia)
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