Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise increased caution in Armenia due to areas of potential armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel To These Areas for Any Reason:
- The border region with Azerbaijan.
U.S. Embassy employees and their families cannot travel to these areas for non-essential reasons:
- Gegharkunik region east of Vardenis
- Syunik region east of Goris
- Syunik region south of Kapan
Travel through Yeraskh village in Ararat region is allowed, stopping is not.
Country Summary:
U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution in Armenia. Further military activity could occur in the region.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Armenia.
If you decide to travel to Armenia:
Border with Azerbaijan – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Past military action has occurred near the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and there is potential for armed conflict in the area. U.S. citizens should avoid the area. Exercise caution on roads near Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan. Some parts of the road may cross international borders without warning. Checkpoints may control roads or authorities may close them to travelers without notice. The U.S. embassy does not allow embassy employees and their families to travel for non-essential reasons to the border region, as well as other areas of Armenia listed in this Travel Advisory.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
