COVID-19 | Q&A with the Embassy of Sweden in Yerevan about the current situation in Armenia

Am I allowed to travel back to Sweden?

Yes, Swedish citizens who are currently in the territory of Armenia can exit the country.

What to do if my flight is cancelled?

Contact the airline or the travel agency to find about your rights and about alternative routes to Sweden.

Am I allowed to enter Armenia?

By the government’s decision taken on 17 March, Swedish citizens cannot enter the territory of Armenia. Armenian citizens resident in Armenia can do so, but they will have to undergo a 14 days quarantine regime, after arrival.

What does a State of Emergency in Armenia mean?

You can find information about the State of Emergency in Armenia here https://www.gov.am/en/news/item/9730/

What to do if I have symptoms of COVID-19­

• Self-isolate
• Call to a hospital or emergency number:
• "Nork" Infectious Clinical Hospital +374-10-655042
• Emergency number 103
• Armenia National Center for Disease Control hotline: +374 (0) 60 83 83 00 or +374 (0)10-550-601
• Ministry of Health hotline number (local dial only): 8.003
• Take preventive measures. Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

Where can I find updated information about the current situation in Armenia?

You can get updated information about the situation in Armenia through Embassy’s travel information page or by downloading the app UD Resklar. If you are looking for news from the local channels, it is better to follow the official news, for example news from the Government's  The Government of the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Health MINISTRY OF HEALTH (moh.am) or Ministry for Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia (mfa.am) website.