Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia – June 13, 2023
Location: Armenia
Event: Summer Travel Season Travel Restrictions Reminder
With the arrival of the summer travel season in Armenia, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan reminds U.S. citizens that due to the on-going conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, U.S. Embassy employees and their families are prohibited from any non-essential travel to the following locations, which reflects a slight easing since the restrictions were put in place in September 2022:
• Tavush region eastward of Varagavan on the H37 roadway.
• Tavush region eastward of Navur on the H36 roadway.
• Gegharkunik region east of Vardenis.
• Travel through Yeraskh village in Ararat region is allowed, stopping is not.
• Travel to Jermuk, past Getik in Vayots Dzor region via H42 and H43 roads.
• Syunik region.
• Travel to Nagorno-Karabakh continues to be prohibited.
U.S. citizens should continue to exercise caution near all international borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan and avoid travel near the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone and line of contact. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in and around Nagorno-Karabakh as access is restricted.
Actions to Take:
* Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
* Monitor local media for updates.
* Avoid crowds.
* Avoid demonstrations.
* Notify friends and family of your safety.
* Be aware of your surroundings.
* Use caution when walking or driving at night.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Yerevan
(+374-10) 49-45-85 (business hours)
(+374-10) 464-700 (after hours)
1 American Avenue
Yerevan 0082, Republic of Armenia
https://am.usembassy.gov/
For Travel Alerts and information about Armenia: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Armenia.html
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1 202-501-4444 (from overseas) or +1 888-407-4747 (from the U.S.)
