Overview
The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan is the American diplomatic mission to Armenia. Located on American Avenue, it handles visa applications for Armenian nationals, provides consular services to U.S. citizens in the country, and supports bilateral economic and cultural ties.
Visa Services
The embassy provides a full range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services. It facilitates travel for Armenian citizens to the United States, reflecting the strong people-to-people ties and the large Armenian-American diaspora.
Consular Services
The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit offers passport services, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, notarial services, and emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Armenia.
Trade & Export Support
The embassy's Political/Economic section supports U.S. trade and investment in Armenia's growing technology sector. It assists U.S. companies interested in the country's IT industry, which has become a major driver of economic growth.
Investment Opportunities
The embassy highlights investment opportunities in Armenia's booming tech sector, as well as in tourism and agriculture. It also encourages Armenian investment into the U.S. through the SelectUSA program.
Business Support
The embassy advocates for U.S. business interests and provides support for American companies operating in or evaluating the Armenian market, particularly in the growing technology sector.
Cultural & Educational Programs
The Public Affairs section fosters mutual understanding through a variety of programs, including the Fulbright Program, American Spaces, and English language learning.
Appointment Information
Appointments are required for all routine consular services and must be scheduled online through the embassy's website.
Special Notes
The embassy is one of the largest U.S. diplomatic missions in the world in terms of physical footprint.