Canada passport to Armenia
Visa on arrival for Canada passport holders.
CanadaArmeniaShort stayVisa on arrival
Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Armenia — no application before you fly, but expect a fee and a queue at the border.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Armenia — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Armenia's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set on the visa issued at the border
- Armenia passports in Canada
- Visa required
- Getting in
- You get the visa at the airport or land border when you arrive. Expect a form, usually a fee and a queue, and carry proof of onward travel.
Long stay
Staying in Armenia longer
What Armenia's routes say about Canada passports
Nationals of the countries on Armenia's visa-free list — the EU/EEA, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, the Gulf states and many others — who want to base themselves in Yerevan without applying for anything.
180-day visa-free stay (what most relocated remote workers actually use)
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
- Digital nomad
- Work / sponsored
- Freelance / self-employed
- Student
- Family
What changes
Canada and Armenia side by side
| Canada | Armenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Ottawa | Yerevan |
| Languages | English, French | Armenian |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar | Armenian Dram |
| GDP per person (2025) | $55,698 | $9,474 |
| Population | 41.7M | 3.1M |
GDP and population: World Bank.