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Contents
- 1 Visiting Armenia
- 2 Entering Armenia with a Car or Motorbike
- 3 Driving in Armenia
- 4 Gas price in Armenia and Diesel price in Armenia
- 5 Safety and Security Considerations
- 6 Camping in Armenia
- 7 Navigation
- 8 Special Overland Travel interests
- 9 Vehicle Maintenance
- 10 Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Armenia
- 11 References
- 12 Helpful External links
Visiting Armenia[edit]
Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.
Entering Armenia with a Car or Motorbike[edit]
Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)
Required Paperwork[edit]
(To check if you need a travel Visa for Armenia, application instructions and fees see: Armenia Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies
Process at border[edit]
Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle
Cost of entry[edit]
State the cost for a vehicle to enter
Permitted length of stay[edit]
State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle
Extension of stay[edit]
Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.
Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country[edit]
Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.
Exiting with a vehicle[edit]
Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.
Driving in Armenia[edit]
Recommended books for Overlanding in Armenia[edit]
Travel insurance for Armenia[edit]
World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.
Vehicle insurance requirements[edit]
Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.
Cost of vehicle insurance[edit]
State the price of insurance and a time period.
Where to purchase vehicle insurance[edit]
Describe where insurance can be purchased.
Driving license[edit]
State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.
Driving side of road[edit]
Right.
Unknown if RHD vehicles can be driven in Armenia.
Mandatory items in vehicle[edit]
State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)
Roads[edit]
General Road quality[edit]
Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.
Road signs[edit]
Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.
Toll roads[edit]
List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.
Bribery in Armenia[edit]
Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.
Checkpoints[edit]
describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.
Traveling with pets[edit]
List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.
Gas price in Armenia and Diesel price in Armenia[edit]
Last updated: October 2012
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| Gasoline Grade | Price |
|---|---|
| Unleaded | €1.06 EUR per Liter[1] |
| Diesel | €0.97 EUR per Liter[1] |
Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency[edit]
Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.
Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.
Gas and Diesel Quality[edit]
Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.
Safety and Security Considerations[edit]
Driving at night[edit]
Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.
Vehicle parking[edit]
Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.
Special driving considerations[edit]
A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.
Security advisories and information[edit]
- Country Specific Information - U.S. Department of State
- Travel Reports and Warnings - Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Travel advice by country - Foreign and Commonwealth office (U.K.)
- Travel Advice for Armenia - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Camping in Armenia[edit]
Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.
Camping guide books[edit]
List and link to books specifically for camping.
Drinking water[edit]
Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.
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Paper maps[edit]
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GPS Maps of Armenia[edit]
Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).
GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Armenia[edit]
- iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.
Special Overland Travel interests[edit]
List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders
Vehicle Maintenance[edit]
Dealers[edit]
4x4s / Trucks
- Toyota Global Dealer Locator
- Land Rover International Dealer Locator
- Mercedes Benz International (select country on bottom right)
- Jeep International site locator
Motorbikes
Local Garages[edit]
Add known good mechanics here.
Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Armenia[edit]
Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.
List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.
Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
References[edit]
Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.
Helpful External links[edit]
Add any helpful external links here.
- Armenia: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
- Health Information for Travelers to Armenia - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Armenia travel guides at wikivoyage
- Armenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
