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.)