Europe

Insurance

You are advised to obtain comprehensive medical as well as travel insurance before travelling.  This should include cover for medical air evacuation in the event of serious injury or illness.  For more general information see travel insurance.
 

If things do go wrong when you are overseas then this is how we can help.

Issuing replacement passports 

The British Embassy in Yerevan does not issue passports. You should therefore ensure that your passport has sufficient validity and a plentiful supply of unused pages. Applications for new passports are accepted in Yerevan for forwarding to the British Embassy in Moscow for processing, but this may take up to six weeks.

 

Registration

Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.

 

Telephone communications

Communication by telephone and e-mail can sometimes be difficult especially in the regions. You should ensure that family/friends who expect regular contact are aware of this to avoid unnecessary worry.

 

Money

Major credit cards and UK debit cards displaying the Maestro and/or Cirrus sign are accepted at major stores in Yerevan but far less acceptable outside of the city. Prices for goods and services are often quoted in US Dollars. But by law, payment must be made in Armenian Dram.

There are many bank cash dispensers in Yerevan, including several operated by HSBC. The ATMs accept major credit cards and debit cards with the Maestro and/or Cirrus sign displayed on the card and ATM.  HSBC ATMs only accept Maestro and Mastercard cards.