Country Profile

Known as one of the world's oldest civilizations, armenia is the landlocked nation which is situated in the southwestern asia. From the west side, armeina borders turkey and georgia to the north direction. It is bounded by the azerbaijan from the eastern side and by iran from the south side. It is describe as the unitary, multiparity, democratic country, having the partnership in more than 40 international organizations. Etchmiadzin city of the armenia has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in the year 2000. The nation enjoys good reputation when it comes about the sports at the international level. It enjoys full membership in the Union of European Football Associations and the International Ice Hockey Federation.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• It has been recognized as the leading cognac exporter.
• The nation is blessed with natural resources like copper, molybdenum, zinc, gold, silver, lead, marble, granite.
• Both construction and service sectors have emerged out as the booming industrial place.
• Service sector has been recognized as the major GDP contributor.
• Armenia enjoys good exporting relations with the germnay, russia, netherlands, belgium, iran.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Pig Iron, Unwrought Copper, Nonferrous Metals, Diamonds, Mineral Products, Foodstuffs

Main Destinations of Exports
Germany, Russia, Netherlands, Belgium, Georgia, Iran, Iran

Major Import Items
Natural Gas, Petroleum, Tobacco Products, Foodstuffs, Diamonds

Main Origins of Imports
Russia, Ukraine, Turkmenistan, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Iran, USA, Georgia

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• If the applicant is wishes to stay for up to 90 days he/she is required to verify the same. Invitation letter received from the business associate or company situated in armenia is required to verify the same at the Consular Department of the armenian foreign ministry.
• Passport with minimum six months of validity.
• Duly completed and signed visa application form along with the passport size photographs.
• A letter of invitation from the business associate or company situated in armenia. It is necessary to clarify the fact that who will going to incur the financial expenses which will arise during the stay in armenia.
• Copy of return or onward ticket.

Business Hours

Offices:   Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 18:00

Public Holidays