Armenia Business Visa - Definitive Guide

There are certain formalities are to be carried out at the time of doing business in any foreign country. Most important of which is issuing a business visa. Armenia business visa is nothing but a permit or grant that gives the business person the authority to carry out any kind of business in Armenia. It is issued for attending business conferences, a business meeting for a branch of your own organization or a sister company, or attend client meetings, or others. The validity of the visa is for 90 days and maybe extendable.

To apply for a business visa to Armenia, an online and offline procedure is to be followed. The procedure for the Armenia business visa is given as follows:

1. Fill out the application form on the official Armenia embassy website.
2. Pay the fees for the application form online.
3. Print the application form along with the payment receipt.
4. Attach 2 passport sized photographs to the Visa Form.
5. Mail the application form along with supporting documents by post to the Embassy or Consulate of Nigeria.

When you are filling out the form it is important that you make sure that the information that you are providing is correct. There are chances that with wrong and incorrect information in the application, you may have to face visa rejection. You must also note that visa rejection can even affect your future visa applications.

There are eligibility criteria that you need to match in order to be able to apply for the Armenia business visa. The requirements are listed as follows:

• You must have proof of business ownership and purpose of visit
  1. You must have proper proof of your business enterprise to show it to the authorities.
  2. If you have been invited to a business conference or to attend a business or client meeting, an invitation letter from the company must be provided to the embassy.
• You must meet the health requirements
  1. You must be healthy enough to travel to Armenia.
  2. You must perform a medical test before travelling to the country and provide a relevant documentary proof.
  3. You must be within the age limit to be able to apply for a work permit.
• You must meet the character requirements
  1. You must be of good character and have genuine intentions behind working in Armenia.
  2. You need to provide a relevant documentary proof for the same as well (if asked) in the form of a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
• You must have sufficient funds
  1. You must possess or have access to sufficient funds to be able to cover your stay and other expenses in Armenia.
  2. Bank statement or any equivalent document is to be submitted as well as proof of the same.

There are different sorts of documents that are required in the process of the issuance of a business visa. The list of Armenia business visa requirements is as follows:

• Passport with the validity of at least six months ahead of the date of travel.

• Visa fees for the service provided by the Embassy. (Also accepted in cash in Armenian dram)

• Two to four recent passport-size photographs.

• Other supporting documents, if applicable.

• Visa application form along with a copy of the passport.

• Proof of residence in Armenia.

• Official invitation letter

• Business cover letter

• Other commercial documents

There are other documents as well that may be required in the process. If needed, the embassy will contact you for the same.

• Coloured photos
• Dimensions: 35mm x 45mm
• White background
• Neutral expressions on the face
• Photo should have no shadows
• Head must be square to the camera
• Any kind of glasses are not allowed
• Headgears are prohibited except for religious reasons
• Sharply focussed face with appropriate contrast

The time required for the visa processing and the commercial documents depends upon several factors. These include the type of visa, the number of entries, whether or not attestation of documents is needed, and others. The Armenia business visa is generally processed within the next 4 to 10 business days. The time span may increase or decrease depending upon the factors previously mentioned.

The business visa fee is estimated based on certain parameters like the services that you avail or the urgency of the requirement of the visa. Business visa, at times, may even require attestation of documents which is done separately generally before the visa application.

After the submission of the documents, there are certain procedures that take place -

• If there are any other requirements to be fulfilled or if there are any mistakes in the application, the embassy or the agency must be informed.
• If there are any changes related to the application, for instance, change in marital status or birth of a child, you must inform the embassy/agency.
• You can even check the status of the application and the processing in the meantime. 
• If there is a change of plans, you can withdraw the application.
• The visa fee is generally not refundable.

You may track the status of the visa application by visiting the online website of the Armenia embassy website and enter the application number and name. Alternately, you can contact your visa agency or the embassy for the status directly.

When the visa application process is completed successfully and you have your online business visa, there are certain measures that are to be taken, for instance -

• Before you travel
1. Make a note of the visa expiry date, as well as the number of entries permitted. You must not stay in the country beyond this period.
2. You should travel to Armenia within the validity of your visa.
3. Make sure to carry a copy of your passport and other travel documents while you are in the country.
4. Issue health insurance and travel insurance from a certified company.
• At the Border
1. Get your documents checked and your passport verified.
2. Obtain the entry stamp on your passport.
3. Consult the airport authorities for any kind of assistance required.
4. Check your visa copy for other guidelines and rules to be followed.
• When you enter Armenia

1. 1. Ensure not to get involved in any kind of employment. You can, however, do volunteer work.
   2. The business visa does not permit you to employ the residents or reside in the country.
   3. It is a permit that allows you to only perform business and business-related operations in the country. You are still permitted tourism.
   4. The tourist prohibited areas must be stayed out of.
   5. Make sure you don’t overstay and apply for a visa extension in time.