The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Yerevan reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan informs U.S. citizens residing in Armenia that a demonstration has been called to be held in Yerevan at Freedom Square on April 21, 2016 at 1830 hours.  Organizers have announced that they intend to march from Freedom Square to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and on to the Russian Embassy.  …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan informs U.S. citizens residing in Armenia, that demonstrators have announced two bicycle rallies to take place on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Yerevan, related to the recent escalation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh (NK). The first bicycle rally is scheduled to begin at 10:00am. Riders will meet at 8 Sayat Nova …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan informs U.S. citizens residing in Armenia that a demonstration has been called to be held in Yerevan at Liberty Square on April 13th at 1830 hours. Organizers have announced that they intend to march from Liberty Square to the Russian Embassy located at 13A Grigor Lusavorich Street. The U.S. Embassy …

The U.S. Mission in Turkey would like to inform U.S. citizens that there are credible threats to tourist areas, in particular to public squares and docks in Istanbul and Antalya. Please exercise extreme caution if you are in the vicinity of such areas. For your personal safety, we urge you to monitor local media. For …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan informs U.S. citizens residing in Armenia of two public demonstrations in Yerevan planned for Saturday, April 9, 2016 and Sunday, April 10, 2016. U.S. Embassy employees have been advised to avoid the area. Saturday – April 9, 2016 On April 9th at 1900 hours, a demonstration has been called to …

The Embassy is aware of media reports that indicate the Azerbaijani military has been ordered to begin preparations for a possible attack on the city of Stepanakert (Khankendi).  The Embassy again advises all private U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) in light of confirmed reports of violence in and around NK that has …

The Embassy is aware of reports that indicate a serious escalation in violence along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) region and occupied territories, which include reports of civilian casualties.  The U.S. Embassy continues to prohibit the travel of U.S. government personnel to NK.  The U.S. Embassy also strongly advises private U.S. citizens …

The Embassy was informed by the Yerevan Municipality that, in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day, a bicycle ride will be held in Yerevan on Saturday, April 2, 2016, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The route of the ride is as follows: Charles Aznavour Square – Abovyan street – Hanrapetutyan street – Amiryan street …

The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. Effective March 29, 2016, the Department of State ordered the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel posted to U.S. Consulate in Adana and family members of U.S. government civilians in …

Summary: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides the following 2016 tax filing guidance for U.S. taxpayers living abroad. Links to further IRS guidance are available on the Federal Benefits and Obligations page on travel.state.gov . Posts do not have to include all the information below on their websites, but they should provide information about tax season to the U.S. citizen …

Armenian authorities have received a bomb threat regarding VIM Airlines flight 558 from Yerevan to Moscow on the evening of Mar. 24, 2016.  Authorities are taking appropriate measures to ensure the public’s safety.  U.S. citizens with immediate travel plans are advised to continue to monitor media reports and the U.S. Embassy website. Review your personal …

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to potential risks of travel to and throughout Europe following several terrorist attacks, including the March 22 attacks in Brussels claimed by ISIL. Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, and transportation.  This Travel Alert expires on June 20, 2016. U.S. …

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.  Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Iran. This replaces the Travel Warning for Iran of January 29, 2016, to reiterate and highlight the risk of arrest and detention of U.S. citizens, particularly dual national Iranian-Americans, in Iran, and to note that the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has advised U.S. …

On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, Armenian political parties plan to hold a demonstration in downtown Yerevan.  Organisers have indicated that the event will take place outside the Opera House in Freedom Square, beginning at 1800. According to media reports, participants in the demonstration intend to march along the following route: along Mashtots Avenue to Grigor …

On Sunday, December 6, 2015 Armenia will hold a Constitutional Referendum.  In the run up to this, we expect there will be a heavy police presence in public areas around Yerevan to include public transportation hubs, government buildings, and public gathering areas.  Streets may be closed with little or no warning and additional security measures …

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.  These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both …

The U.S. Department of State will no longer add visa pages into U.S. passports beginning January 1, 2016.   Previously, U.S. passport holders had the option to pay for the insertion of additional 24-page visa inserts when valid passports lacked adequate space for entry or exit visa stamps. The decision to discontinue this service was made …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan alerts U.S. citizens in Armenia that a demonstration is planned for Friday, October 2, 2015. The demonstration will begin at 6:00 PM in Freedom Square, near the Yerevan Opera House.  Media reports indicate that the participants will march along the following route in Yerevan: From Freedom Square along Mashtots Avenue …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan alerts U.S. citizens in Armenia that a demonstration is planned for today, September 11. The demonstration will begin at 6:00 PM in Freedom Square, near the Yerevan Opera House. The organizers have announced that they will march along the following route in Yerevan: From Freedom Square north-west on Marshall Baghramyan …

Starting this month, the American Citizen Services section will be issuing a newsletter called The Andznagir, which includes information we hope will be relevant to the American citizen community in Armenia. We hope to issue this newsletter quarterly. In addition to being posted here on our website, it will also be sent via email to …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan alerts U.S. citizens in Armenia that a demonstration has begun on Baghramyan Avenue, near Proshyan Street and the Baghramyan Metro Station. Embassy staff have been advised to avoid these areas. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.  You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Iran. Dual national Iranian-American citizens may encounter difficulty in departing Iran. U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and carefully consider nonessential travel. This Travel Warning updates the Travel Warning for Iran issued January 16, 2015. …

Tensions remain high along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, with numerous incidents of gun and mortar fire exchanged between the two sides. The U.S. Embassy continues to forbid the travel of U.S. government personnel to NK. Consequently, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan also advises private U.S. citizens to avoid travel to NK …

1. The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan alerts U.S. citizens in Armenia that a demonstration march is planned for tonight  at 6:00 P.M. in Yerevan. The organizers have announced the following route: From Moscow Cinema to Tumanyan Street, north to Mashtots Avenue, south to Amiryan Street to Republic Square, south from Republic Square on Vazgen Sargsyan Street …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan alerts U.S. citizens in Armenia that Embassy staff were advised to avoid the vicinity of the protests on Baghramyan Avenue on the evening of June 28 based on media reports that police planned to disperse the protests. We continue to recommend that all U.S. citizens continue to avoid protest areas …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan alerts U.S. citizens in Armenia that the demonstrations which began at 6 PM last night in Freedom Square and then moved to Baghramyan Avenue are still ongoing.  Media reports indicate that last night’s events were largely peaceful, but a protest on Baghramyan Avenue on Monday ended with police dispersing the …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan alerts U.S. citizens in Armenia that a protest is planned for 6 PM tonight in Freedom Square, near the Opera House.  Nearby streets, including Mashtots Avenue, Sayat-Nova Avenue, Tumanyan Street, Teryan Street and the adjacent section of Baghramyan Avenue, will likely be affected and very congested.  A protest march and …

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan alerts U.S. citizens in Armenia that due to a possible protest march at 7 PM, there is a heavy police presence on Baghramyan Avenue north of the Opera House.  Please avoid this area, as roads may be closed by the authorities. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that even demonstrations …

A demonstration is expected to be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015, beginning at 5:30 PM at Hrazdan Stadium. A larger demonstration is also expected on Friday, June 19, 2015, beginning at 6:30 PM at Freedom Square, near the Opera House.  According to reports, the participants of Friday’s demonstration will march along the following circular …

A large demonstration is expected to be held today on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, beginning at 7:00 PM.  The participants are expected to march from the Opera House on Sayat Nova and Abovyan, to Independence Square, then along Amiryan, Mashtots, and back to the Opera House. Police estimate as many as 3,000 protesters will participate.  …

April 24 is an annual public holiday in Armenia and this year government offices and many businesses will be closed on both days, INCLUDING THE U.S. EMBASSY on April 24. On Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th, large crowds are expected in downtown Yerevan to commemorate the centennial of the events of 1915.  During …

On Sunday, March 1st, a large protest is expected to be held in downtown Yerevan.  The protest is expected to have a sizeable turnout.  Protestors have indicated that the event will take place outside the Opera House in Freedom Square, beginning at 1500. Nearby streets, including Mashtots Avenue, Sayat-Nova Avenue, Tumanyan Street and adjacent section …

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided the following guidance for U.S. citizens abroad preparing for the 2015 tax filing season.  This IRS guidance is posted under Federal Benefits and Obligations on http://travel.state.gov . Who Must File? All U.S. citizens and resident aliens must file a U.S. individual income tax return, even if they permanently live outside the United States …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Iran. Dual national Iranian-American citizens may encounter difficulty in departing Iran.  U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and carefully consider nonessential travel.  This Travel Warning updates the Travel Warning for Iran issued May 22, 2014. …

On Thursday, January 15th, protests have been announced in Yerevan and Gyumri. Protestors have announced their intention to demonstrate in front of the Russian Embassy in Yerevan at 1500 hours. A separate protest has been called for in Gyumri in front of the Shirak Marz Office of the Prosecutor General at 1700 hours. Both events …

U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need …