Entry, Arrival, and Accommodation

Below you will find practical information to help you plan your travel and stay in Yerevan for the symposium, including visa requirements, arrival details, and accommodation options with preferential rates for participants.

Entry Requirements and Visas for Armenia

Passports must be valid for the entire duration of stay. Citizens of many countries may enter Armenia visa-free for up to 180 days per year, while others may apply for an e-visa online in advance. A Letter of Invitation for conference participants will be issued when required.

Participants are strongly advised to check entry requirements well in advance of travel.
Official visa information is available via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia: https://www.mfa.am/en/visa
A list of Armenian embassies and consulates worldwide can be found at: https://www.mfa.am/en/embassies-consulates

Arrival and Zvartnots International Airport

Most international visitors arrive via Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) (https://www.zvartnots.aero/EN/index), located approximately 12 km from central Yerevan. The city can be reached easily by official airport taxis, app-based ride services, or airport buses. Taxi and ride-hailing services operate 24/7.

Accommodation

The symposium has partnered with several centrally located hotels offering discounted rates for participants. Reservations should be made directly with the hotels, mentioning the symposium as indicated below.

Silk Road Hotel Yerevan (3-star)
https://www.srhotelarmenia.com/en/
A 15% discount is available by contacting the hotel at silkroad.yerevan@gmail.com or info@srhotelarmenia.com
Please mention: 13th Symposium of the ICTMD Study Group on Music and Minorities

ibis Yerevan Center (3-star)
https://all.accor.com/hotel/7309/index.en.shtml
A 20% discount is available by contacting H7309@accor.com
Please mention: 13th Symposium of the ICTMD Study Group on Music and Minorities

Ani Plaza Hotel (4-star)
https://anihotel.com/
A 20% discount is available by contacting sales@anihotel.am
Please mention promo code: 50058

President Hotel by Hrazdan (4-star)
https://presidenthotel.am/en-gb/
For a discounted rate, please contact sales@presidenthotel.am
and mention: Institute of Arts of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and 13th Symposium of the ICTMD Study Group on Music and Minorities