The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advise against all travel:

• within 5km of the full eastern border between Armenia and Azerbaijan
• along the M16/H26 road between the towns of Ijevan and Noyemberyan

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

Wales will play Armenia in a UEFA Nations League football match at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan on Saturday 18 November. Follow the instructions of the local authorities, take care of your personal possessions including passports, especially in crowds and on public transport. Further instructions can be found on the Wales FA website.

If there’s an emergency during your visit to Yerevan, such as an accident, injury or loss/theft of your passport call +374 10 264301 and follow the instructions to be put through to a consular officer. Contact the British Embassy in Yerevan for further details.

For more information please visit UK help and services in Armenia

For emergency services in Armenia call 911.

Armenia was engaged in widespread military activity along the Line of Contact in Nagorno-Karabakh during 2020. Protests sometimes take place in central Yerevan and other major cities. These are usually organised by opposition political parties or activist groups highlighting topical social and political issues. Although protests tend to be peaceful and usually pass off without incident, you should avoid large crowds and demonstrations, follow the advice and instructions of the local authorities, monitor the media and remain vigilant.

The border between Armenia and Azerbaijan is closed. There have been many instances of military clashes across the border during the last 12 months, resulting in a number of deaths and casualties. On 13 September 2022, there were reports of military strikes against Armenian military targets in Jermuk, Vardenis, Sotk, Sisian and Kapan. We advise against all travel within 5km of the border. See Safety and security and FCDO travel advice for Azerbaijan.

Take extra care near military emplacements and in villages and connecting roads between the main M16/H26 artery and the border to its east. See Local travel

Consular support is not available in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. See Political situation

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Armenia, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.