Message for U.S. Citizens: Important Information about Renewing Your Passport ***New*** DS-82 Drop Off Hours Every Friday Starting September 10 Beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2021 U.S. citizens applying for a passport renewal via a DS-82 form will no longer be required to make an appointment. Starting the week of September 7, applicants applying to renew …

Location: Armenia  Event: Over the next two weeks, demonstrations or rallies related to elections may take place in Yerevan and other locations throughout Armenia.  U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance, avoid crowds, and remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times.  Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. …

Location: Armenia Event: Demonstrations have been announced for today, Monday, March 1 on Baghramyan Avenue in the vicinity of the National Assembly as well as around Republic Square.  Demonstrations may continue this week in various locations in downtown Yerevan.  U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance and remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times. …

Location: Armenia Event: A demonstration has been announced today, February 25, at 16:00 in Yerevan in Republic Square and the surrounding area. U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance and remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times as this has been the location of previous, recent protests. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for …

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation …

Message for U.S. Citizens: Updated ACS Appointment Procedures (December 14, 2020) Due to the current situation related to COVID-19, American Citizen Services continues to provide emergency services only. All American Citizen Services visitors should  schedule your appointment on-line . Due to COVID-19, some appointment procedures have changed. Please ensure you follow the below procedures when making an ACS appointment and …

Location: Armenia Event: The U.S. Embassy has removed all travel restrictions for official personnel within Armenia.  The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution near the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.  Travel by official U.S. personnel to Nagorno-Karabakh remains prohibited.  The U.S. Embassy also advises U.S. citizens to remain cautious when traveling in …

Location: Yerevan, Armenia Event: Large demonstrations are possible today, December 8 in Yerevan in the vicinity of Freedom and Republic Square. There is potential for demonstrations to continue throughout the week in Yerevan. U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance and remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times as demonstrations may become unexpectedly violent. Actions …

Dear U.S. Citizen Community, The U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy will hold a virtual town hall with the U.S. citizen community.  U.S. citizens are invited to listen to this briefing on Wednesday, December 9 at 5:30 pm via the following online link: https://youtu.be/MXj6WmvWHW0 If you have any questions you would like the Ambassador to address, please send your …

Location: Yerevan, Armenia Event: A demonstration is expected to take place in Yerevan the evening of Wednesday, December 2. The demonstration is expected to take place around 18:30 in the vicinity of Freedom Square. U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance and remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times.  Actions to Take: Avoid the …

Location: Yerevan, Armenia Event: Demonstrations are likely to occur in Yerevan and possibly other locations in Armenia on an ongoing basis in the coming days.  A protest is scheduled to take place at Freedom Square (also known as Opera Square) at 13:00 on Wednesday, November 11.  The U.S. Embassy has instructed its employees and family members …

Location: Yerevan, Armenia Event: Demonstrations are taking place in several locations across Yerevan, Armenia. Media report violence and damage to property.  Please exercise caution when in Yerevan, as there is potential for protests to continue throughout the day. As a reminder, do not travel to the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The U.S. Embassy in Armenia also urges U.S. citizens …

Location: Yerevan, Armenia Event: There is potential for sporadic small demonstrations to take place outside the U.S. Embassy in the coming days and weeks. Visitors to the Embassy should remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid demonstrations. Notify …

Location: Armenia Event: Military confrontations continue in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Do not travel to the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The U.S. Embassy in Armenia urges U.S. citizens to exercise caution when traveling within Armenia. The U.S. Embassy has instructed Embassy employees and their families not to travel to the areas listed below and urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel …

Location: Yerevan, Armenia Event: A small demonstration is anticipated to take place outside the U.S. Embassy in the early afternoon of October 19, 2020. The demonstration is expected to begin at 1 pm local time, and social media outlets report that over 150 people could attend.  Visitors to the Embassy should remain alert and aware …

The  U.S. Postal Service  recommends voters mail their completed ballots before Election Day and at least one week prior to your state’s deadline. To allow processing time between Department of State and U.S. Postal Service systems this means ballots must be received in the U.S. Embassy in Armenia no later than October 14, 2020. If you wish to drop off …

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia Location: Armenia Event: Military confrontations continue in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens currently in a safe location to avoid non-essential in-country travel. The U.S. Embassy has instructed Embassy employees and their family members not to travel outside of Yerevan Province. In accordance with previous security …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia Location: Armenia Event: Military confrontations have been reported in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The U.S. Embassy in Armenia urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel south of Yerevan, east of Lake Sevan, and east of the M4 and M16 Highways north of the Dilijan National Park and up to the border with …

Location: Armenia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Armenia urges U.S. citizens to maintain vigilance and exercise caution due to heightened tensions and recent violence along portions of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. The U.S. Embassy in Armenia urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel near the line of contact and the border, including the area to the east of the …

Location: Tavush Region, Armenia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Armenia urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the area east of the M4 and M16 highways in Tavush province due to recent violence and heightened tensions along portions of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. The U.S. Embassy in Armenia has urged all U.S. Embassy employees and their …

Message for U.S. Citizens: Flight Update Following State of Emergency Expiration Following the September 12 expiration of the State of Emergency, the U.S. Embassy would like to provide an update on flight options departing Armenia. Information on airline routes and flight options can be found below. Please contact the airlines or a local travel agency …

Message for U.S. Citizens: Flight Update (25 August 2020) The Embassy is aware of additional charter flights operated by Icelandair, Qatar Airways, and Air France to take place in the coming weeks. Additional charter flights operated by Iceland Airways are scheduled to depart Yerevan for Los Angeles on August 26 and August 30 at approximately …

Message for U.S. Citizens: Flight Update (18 August 2020) The Embassy is aware of an additional charter flight operated by Icelandair and organized by the interim Honorary Consul of Iceland in Armenia and Festa Tour Agency. The flight is scheduled to depart Zvartnots airport August 26, 2020 at approximately 13:00, with a stopover in Belgrade, …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (August 13, 2020) Location: Armenia Event: In June 2020, the European Union (EU) added all Armenian air carriers to the EU Air Safety List due to concerns about safety oversight of air carriers certified in Armenia. This designation, which will remain in place at least through 2022, effectively …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (August 7, 2020) Location:  Armenia Event:  The global outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is ongoing.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 remains high, with more than 15 million reported cases worldwide. The Department of State has rescinded the Global Travel Level Four Health Advisory. The Department of State …

The Embassy is aware of an additional charter flight operated by Icelandair and organized by the interim Honorary Consul of Iceland in Armenia and Festa Tour Agency in August to take place August 1. The flight is scheduled to depart Zvartnots airport in Yerevan August 1 at approximately 13:00, with a stopover in Belgrade, Serbia …

November is just around the corner – don’t forget to register to vote! There are just 99 days until the general election on November 3, 2020. Make sure you understand the steps to register for, receive, complete, and submit your absentee ballot in plenty of time. The U.S. Embassy will be hosting a special Ask …

Air France has announced that three special flights from Yerevan to Paris will take place in late July and early August. These flights will depart Yerevan for Paris on July 25, July 31, and August 8. They are scheduled to depart Yerevan at 5:50 am and arrive in Paris at 9:10 am local time. Interested …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia – July 16, 2020 Location: Tavush Region, Armenia Event: The U.S. Embassy in Armenia urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the area east of the M4 and M16 highways in Tavush province due to recent violence and heightened tensions along portions of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. The U.S. Embassy …

The Embassy is aware of a chartered flight scheduled to depart Yerevan for Boston and then Los Angeles on July 17, 2020. This chartered flight, operated by Icelandair, and organized by the interim Honorary Consul of Iceland in Armenia and Festa Tour Agency, is NOT a U.S. government sponsored chartered flight. The flight will depart …

The Embassy is aware of a chartered flight scheduled to depart Yerevan for Los Angeles on July 13, 2020. This chartered flight, operated by Iceland Airlines and organized by the interim Honorary Consul of Iceland in Armenia and Festa Tour Agency, is NOT a U.S. government sponsored chartered flight. The flight will depart Zvartnots Airport July …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (June 18, 2020) Location:  Armenia Event:  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 remains high, and more than 18,000 cases have been identified in Armenia to date. On June 12, 2020, the Government of Armenia extended the State of Emergency, originally initiated March 16, for an additional 30 days …

Location: Yerevan, Armenia Event: Unannounced demonstrations related to domestic political events may occur over the next week in the Yerevan area. Historically, demonstrations have taken place near the Parliament, on Marshal Baghramyan Avenue, near the Prime Minister’s office, and Republic Square. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid …

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia continues to receive inquiries from U.S. citizens regarding return travel to the United States. At this time, the only operating commercial route the Embassy is aware of from Armenia is to Minsk on Belavia Belarusian Airlines . From Yerevan, passengers can transit Minsk to reach several European capital cities served by Belavia, including …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (May 22, 2020) Location:  Armenia Event:  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 remains high, and more than 5,000 cases have been identified in Armenia to date. On May 14, 2020 the Government of Armenia extended the State of Emergency, originally initiated March 16, for an additional 30 days …

Dear U.S. Citizen Community, As a reminder, the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy, will provide a briefing to the U.S. citizen community on the current situation related to COVID-19.  U.S. citizens in country are invited to listen to this briefing today at 4:00 pm via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxTMgBSX3U4&feature=youtu.be The U.S. Embassy continues to provide …

The Embassy wishes to inform U.S. citizens intending to return to the United States of a chartered flight from Yerevan to Zurich offered by Swiss Airlines Monday, May 19, 2020. The flight will depart Yerevan May 19 at approximately 13:00, arriving in Zurich at approximately 15:45 local time. The estimated cost for the one-way ticket …

This is a reminder that 2020 is an election year! You can find updated information on voting in the 2020 elections on the U.S. Embassy in Armenia website here: https://am.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/voting/ Make your vote count! Remember, in order to participate you must: Request your Ballot Receive and Complete Your Ballot Return and Complete your Signed Ballot You …

Dear U.S. Citizen Community, To watch the briefing by U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy please use the following link: https://youtu.be/gm4kZ1ONY-8. Sincerely, American Citizen Services U.S. Embassy Yerevan

Dear U.S. Citizen Community, Thank you for participating in the recent briefings with the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy. As the situation related to COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Ambassador will provide another update to the U.S. citizen community.  U.S. citizens are invited to listen to this briefing on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:00 pm via the following …

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia wishes to update U.S. citizens interested in returning to the United States on available flight options.  While some citizens took advantage of a charter flight on Friday, 17 April, there will not be another chartered flight from Armenia for the foreseeable future. We encourage you to take advantage of available …

Registration for the chartered flight from Yerevan to Doha this Friday, April 17 is closed. No further registrations will be accepted. Confirmed passengers will receive a final confirmation email Thursday, April 16 with additional details in preparation for the flight Friday. If you do not receive a confirmation email on Thursday, April 16 you are …

The Department of State has arranged a chartered flight for U.S. citizens departing Zvartnots International Airport Friday, April 17, 2020. The flight will depart Yerevan 17 April at 15:00 making stops in Erbil and Dubai before traveling onward to Doha, Qatar. The flight is tentatively scheduled to arrive at 22:50 Doha local time. Passengers will …

ORIGINAL: Dear U.S. Citizen Community, Thank you for participating in the recent briefings with the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy. As the situation related to COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Ambassador will provide another update to the U.S. citizen community.  U.S. citizens are invited to listen to this briefing on Wednesday, April 8 at 4:00 …

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia wishes to update U.S. citizens interested in returning to the United States on available flight options.  As of today, the potential flight we raised with citizens who had responded to our request for interest in returning to the United States is not a possibility.  While we make every effort to …

ORIGINAL: Dear U.S. Citizen Community, Thank you for participating in the recent briefings with the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy. As the situation related to COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Ambassador will provide another update to the U.S. citizen community.  U.S. citizens are invited to listen to this briefing on Wednesday, April 1 at 4:30 pm …

Dear U.S. Citizen Community, The U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy, will provide a briefing to the U.S. citizen community on the current situation related to COVID-19 today at 4:30 p.m.  U.S. citizens in country are invited to listen to this briefing using the following link: https://youtu.be/D9Zzxbpis80 The U.S. Embassy continues to provide daily updated information …

Dear U.S. Citizen Community, Thank you to those of you who participated in last week’s briefing with the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy. As the situation related to COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Ambassador will provide another update to the U.S. citizen community.  U.S. citizens in country are invited to listen to this briefing …

U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the U.S. are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements as soon as possible while flights are still available. Transportation options from Armenia are extremely limited. A Qatar Airways flight on March 23 was just announced. Any U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the …

March 15, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported …

March 19, 2020 Location:  Armenia Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 200,000 reported cases worldwide. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact …

Dear U.S. Citizen Community, As a reminder, the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy, will provide a briefing to the U.S. citizen community on the current situation related to COVID-19.  U.S. citizens in country are invited to listen to this briefing today at 5 pm via the following link: https://youtu.be/k9JOGD-y2FA The U.S. Embassy continues to provide …

Dear U.S. Citizen Community, The U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy, will provide a briefing to the U.S. citizen community on the current situation related to COVID-19.  U.S. citizens in country are invited to listen to this briefing on Tuesday, March 17 at 5 pm via online link which will be provided prior to the …

Location:  Armenia Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. On …

In order to ensure you have the most current information regarding COVID-19 and its impact on travel to the United States, you should visit  www.dhs.gov  and  www.whitehouse.gov . There you will find information regarding the  travel restrictions on foreign nationals  who have been in the Schengen zone, China or Iran.  The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents and some …

Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world!   Start by confirming your voter registration with your state.  Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register.  Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to …

Location: Armenia Event: Effective 1 January 2020, potential penalties for evasion of military service in Armenia have changed.  The section of Armenia’s legal code which governs evasion of military service is Article 327 Evasion from regular military service or training exercises of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, accessible online at  http://parliament.am/legislation.php?sel=show&ID=1349&lang=eng .  Armenian citizens, including …

Location: Armenia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take:  Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …

October 15, 2019 Location: U.S. Embassy, Isakov Avenue, Yerevan Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on October 15, 2019 beginning at 12:00PM in relation to events in northern Syria. As of now there is no impact on U.S. Embassy operations. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Keep a low …

12 December 2018 Location:  Armenia, countrywide Event: As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan reminds U.S. citizens in Armenia to exercise vigilance and awareness of your surroundings.  During this time, there may be an increase in robberies, pick-pocketing, purse snatching, and residential break-ins.  There are also ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations …

Location: Alaverdi, Armenia on Route M6 and Armenia to Georgia Rail line Event: Demonstrations began this morning (October 19, 2018) blocking the M6 highway in Alaverdi between Yerevan and Tbilisi and the railway in that area.  U.S. citizens are urged to avoid that area and use an alternate route that also avoids the Armenian – …

October 18, 2018 — Alexandria, Va. — The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has become aware of reports that some overseas voters are unable to access their state’s online voter registration and election systems. This is primarily due to states blocking web traffic from foreign countries in an effort to increase the cybersecurity of their …

Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (October 2, 2018) Location: Downtown Yerevan Event: Demonstrations are expected near the National Assembly through October 3. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid the area. Baghramyan Avenue in the area of the National Assembly is closed to traffic. It is likely that traffic disruptions will continue through …

Location: Yerevan Zoo Event: Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that a large number of animals at the Yerevan Zoo have died due to tuberculosis. Zoo employees tested were found not to be infected. While the ministry reports that visitors to the zoo are generally not at risk of contracting the virus, it can pose a …

Locations: Downtown Yerevan Gyumri, Vanadzor Spitak, Armavir Throughout Armenia Event:  Groups continue to protest Armenian election results.  Police/security forces have detained individuals in the area of the protests.  Protesters have blocked roads, including intrastate highways throughout Armenia, without notice.  Widespread protests and massive road closures that have impacted the metro, railroad, and airport may continue. …

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia (May 1, 2018) Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, Armavir and other locations in Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government.  Recent protests have …

Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, Armavir and other locations in Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government.  Recent protests have encountered a large police/security force presence and these forces have …

Location: Gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia and spreading to other parts of Armenia. Event: Demonstrations that began on April 13 continue throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia (and in other locations throughout Armenia) with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government. Recent protests have encountered a strong police/security force presence and these forces …

Location: Announced gatherings throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia. Event: Demonstrations are continuing throughout downtown Yerevan, Armenia with no set end date. The groups are protesting the Armenian government. Recent protests have encountered a strong police/security force presence and detentions. Additional demonstrations in Gyumri, Vanadzor, Spitak, and Armavir are occurring.  Roads and the surrounding areas are congested. …

Event: Protests in Downtown Yerevan The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan is aware of ongoing protests in downtown Yerevan (and other regions in Armenia) today and announced plans for more protests on April 17 causing roads and the surrounding areas to be congested. Due to the unpredictable nature of the protests, there could be a potential for …