Yerevan guide
Packing List
What to pack for Yerevan
In April, Yerevan is typically cool, heavy rain (7 to 18°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Yerevan essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Smart-casual outfits (skip gym wear for dinners)
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Check local plug type before travel
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Armenian Dram (AMD)
- Cards accepted in modern hotels and restaurants. Cash (AMD) needed in markets and taxis.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Ucom, Veon and Team Telecom Armenia offer 4G. SIMs available at the airport.
- Overcharging tourists
- April highlights: Armenian Genocide Remembrance (Apr 24)
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics