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US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States5 September 2025

Armenia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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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 c
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