Visa Processing

☐ Passport

☐ 2 Photos (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)

☐ Travel insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation

Example: hotel booking with price indication.

☐ Recent letter from the employer with salary indication (issued no later than a month ago);

☐ Bank statement of the applicant covering the last six months (a reference letter from the bank will not be accepted because it does not show the movement of the account). The statement should be only in English language.

☐ Birth certificate — which proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with, or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Marriage certificate that proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Pension certificate.

☐ Death certificate (original and copy) / (death certificate of a family member) (if available)

☐ Proof of property.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia

Valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States.

☐ Minors traveling without parents or with one parent

• Birth certificate
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of that person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation).
• The parental consent cannot be older than one month. The consent should be translated into English with notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both of the parents at the Visa Application Center on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.

☐ Passport

☐ 2 Photos (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)

☐ Travel insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation

Example: hotel booking with price indication.

☐ Recent letter from the employer with salary indication (issued no later than a month ago);

☐ Bank statement of the applicant covering the last 3 months (a reference letter from the bank will not be accepted because it does not show the movement of the account). The statement should be only in English language.

☐ Birth certificate — which proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with, or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Marriage certificate that proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Pension certificate.

☐ Death certificate (original and copy) / (death certificate of a family member) (if available)

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia

Valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States.

☐ Minors traveling without parents or with one parent

• Birth certificate
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of that person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation).
• The parental consent cannot be older than one month. The consent should be translated into English with notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both of the parents at the Visa Application Center on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.

☐ Two 3,5 x 4,5 photos

☐ Passport

☐ Copy of the passport (with two copies of the first page)

☐ Travel medical insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation

☐ Proof of economic and social ties in Armenia and sufficient means of subsistence during the period of intended stay

• Recent letter from the employer with salary indication (issued no later than 90 days ago)
• Proof of property ownership (cars, apartments or other real estate) copy and translation into English
• Bank statement of the last three months (issued no later than a week ago)

Sponsorship Letters*

• If the trip is being financed by someone other than the applicant, a notarized sponsorship letter together with the sponsor's bank reference is required. A notarized sponsorship letter is not required only if the sponsor is the applicant's spouse or minor child. In all other cases, sponsorship letters that are not notarized, or a sponsor's bank documents submitted without an official notarized sponsorship letter, will not be accepted.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States

☐ Minors travelling without parents or with one parent

• Birth Certificate (original and copy); translated into English.
• Marriage Certificate of parents (original and copy); translated into English.
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels or applies alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of the person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation). The parental consent cannot be older than six months. The consent should be translated into English with Notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both parents at the Visa Application Centre on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.

☐ Two 3,5 x 4,5 photos

☐ Passport

☐ Copy of the passport (with two copies of the first page)

☐ Travel medical insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation (if the voucher does not show the price of the hotel, the invoice should be included as well)

☐ Proof of economic and social ties in Armenia and sufficient means of subsistence during the period of intended stay

• Employment letter (ORIGINAL, NOT A COPY), issued no later than 1 month ago, with an original stamp and signature, specifying the date of recruitment, position in the company, salary, the date when the reference is given, indicating contact details of the company and mentioning that the work position is located in Armenia or the applicant works online from Armenia.
• If self-employed, proof of company registration and tax return of the Armenian company for the last 6 months.
• Proof of property ownership (cars, apartments or other real estate) copy and translation into English
• Recent, original bank statements from Armenian banks (with ORIGINAL INK STAMP) of the past 3 (three) months, not older than 5 days before the date of application.

Sponsorship Letters*

• If the trip is being financed by someone other than the applicant, a notarized sponsorship letter together with the sponsor's bank reference is required. A notarized sponsorship letter is not required only if the sponsor is the applicant's spouse or minor child. In all other cases, sponsorship letters that are not notarized, or a sponsor's bank documents submitted without an official notarized sponsorship letter, will not be accepted.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States

☐ Minors travelling without parents or with one parent

• Birth Certificate (original and copy); translated into English.
• Marriage Certificate of parents (original and copy); translated into English.
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels or applies alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of the person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation). The parental consent cannot be older than six months. The consent should be translated into English with Notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both parents at the Visa Application Centre on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.

☐ Passport

☐ Two recent color pictures.

☐ Valid passport for at least three months after the date of return to Armenia.

☐ Airline ticket reservation (or other proof of transportation).

☐ Proof of accommodation (e.g. hotel booking or other proof).

☐ Bank statement for the recent six months with the balance of the minimum required amount per day of stay. (In case of a sponsored trip, the bank statement of the sponsor and a sponsorship letter signed by the sponsor.)

☐ Letter from the employer with salary indication, position, employment start date and approved leave period.

Depending on your status:

• For employees: Employment contract + confirmation of employment with salary details and duration of employment; application for leave approved by the employer.
• For entrepreneurs: Current proof of entry in the Commercial Register.
• For farmers: Proof of ownership.
• For pensioners: Pension statements for the last six months.
• For students: Proof of solvency of parents or proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay, or electronic declaration of commitment. Student ID or copy of enrollment certificate + proof of achievement (current proof of exams taken).
• For PE or business owners: Company registration certificate along with a revenue reference letter/statement.

☐ In case of a sponsored trip, the income proof of the sponsor.

• Proof of regular income (e.g., employment and salary statement).

☐ Proof of property ownership (cars, apartments or other real estate) / optional.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: proof of legal residence in Armenia which is valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen territory.

☐ In case of minors (up to 18 years old):

• Presence of one or both parents at the VAC.
• Signature of one or both parents on the VAF.
• Child's full birth certificate showing both parents, with a certified translation.
• Original and a copy of both parents' passport's first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if the signature is not on the first page.
• Parents' marriage certificate, if applicable.
• In case the parents are divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then respectively a divorce certificate / a certified copy of the court order confirming one parent's sole custody, or a certified copy of the deceased parent's death certificate.
• In case a guardian has been appointed by the parents, then a certified copy of the guardianship letter and a certified copy of the guardian's passport's first page and signature page, if the signature is not on the first page.

☐ If minors travelling without parents or with one parent:

• Child's full birth certificate showing both parents' names, with a certified translation.
• Parents' marriage certificate, if applicable.
• Copies of both parents' passport's first page (containing the personal data) and signature page, if the signature is not on the first page.
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent, with a notarized translation.
• Presence of the parents, or the authorized person who is allowed to apply on behalf of the minor, in the VAC.

☐ A translated pension book if the applicant is eligible for a visa gratis.

☐ Passport

☐ 2 Photos (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)

☐ Travel insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation

Example: hotel booking with price indication.

☐ Recent letter from the employer with salary indication (issued no later than a month ago);

☐ Bank statement of the applicant covering the last 3 months (a reference letter from the bank will not be accepted because it does not show the movement of the account). The statement should be only in English language.

☐ Birth certificate — which proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with, or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Marriage certificate that proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Pension certificate.

☐ Death certificate (original and copy) / (death certificate of a family member) (if available)

☐ Proof of property.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia

Valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States.

☐ Minors traveling without parents or with one parent

• Birth certificate
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of that person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation).
• The parental consent cannot be older than one month. The consent should be translated into English with notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both of the parents at the Visa Application Center on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.

☐ Passport

☐ 2 Photos (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)

☐ Travel insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation

Example: hotel booking with price indication.

☐ Recent letter from the employer with salary indication (issued no later than a month ago);

☐ Bank statement of the applicant covering the last 3 months (a reference letter from the bank will not be accepted because it does not show the movement of the account). The statement should be only in English language.

☐ Birth certificate — which proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with, or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Marriage certificate that proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Pension certificate.

☐ Death certificate (original and copy) / (death certificate of a family member) (if available)

☐ Proof of property.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia

Valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States.

☐ Minors traveling without parents or with one parent

• Birth certificate
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of that person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation).
• The parental consent cannot be older than one month. The consent should be translated into English with notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both of the parents at the Visa Application Center on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.

☐ Passport

☐ 2 Photos (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)

☐ Travel insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation

Example: hotel booking with price indication.

☐ Recent letter from the employer with salary indication (issued no later than a month ago);

☐ Bank statement of the applicant covering the last 3 months (a reference letter from the bank will not be accepted because it does not show the movement of the account). The statement should be only in English language.

☐ Birth certificate — which proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with, or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Marriage certificate that proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Pension certificate.

☐ Death certificate (original and copy) / (death certificate of a family member) (if available)

☐ Proof of property.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia

Valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States.

☐ Minors traveling without parents or with one parent

• Birth certificate
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of that person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation).
• The parental consent cannot be older than one month. The consent should be translated into English with notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both of the parents at the Visa Application Center on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.

☐ Passport

☐ 2 Photos (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)

☐ Travel insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation

Example: hotel booking with price indication.

☐ Recent letter from the employer with salary indication (issued no later than a month ago);

☐ Bank statement of the applicant covering the last 3 months (a reference letter from the bank will not be accepted because it does not show the movement of the account). The statement should be only in English language.

☐ Birth certificate — which proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with, or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Marriage certificate that proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Pension certificate.

☐ Death certificate (original and copy) / (death certificate of a family member) (if available)

☐ Proof of property.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia

Valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States.

☐ Minors traveling without parents or with one parent

• Birth certificate
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of that person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation).
• The parental consent cannot be older than one month. The consent should be translated into English with notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both of the parents at the Visa Application Center on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.

1. Passport

2. Marital status

3. City of birth

4. 📍 Contact Information

• Home address (full address)
• Mailing address (if different)
• Primary phone number
• Secondary phone number (optional)
• Email address

5. 🌍 Travel Information

• Purpose of travel (tourism, business, study, etc.)
• Intended arrival date in the U.S.
• Intended length of stay
• Address where you will stay in the U.S. (hotel or person)
• Who is paying for your trip (self/sponsor/company)

6. 👤 U.S. Contact Information

• Full name / organization name
• Address
• Phone number

7. 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Information

• Father's full name and date of birth
• Mother's full name and date of birth
• Spouse information (if married)

8. 💼 Work / Education / Training

• Current employer or school name
• Job title
• The date you started working with the current employer
• Work address and phone number
• Monthly salary
• Previous employers (last 5 years) — address, phone, position, dates of start/end
• Education history (schools, universities, dates, course of study)

9. 🧳 Travel History

• Previous trips to the U.S. (dates, visa types)
• U.S. visa refusals (if any)
• International travel history (last 5 years may be requested)

10. 📱 Social Media Information

You may need to provide:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• X (Twitter)
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Other platforms used in last 5 years

11. 📸 Digital photo 5x5, and two printed copies

12. 🪖 Military information

• The city you had your military service in
• The dates of service
• Military rank
• Military speciality

13. 🗣️ Languages you speak

☐ Passport

☐ 2 Photos (Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm)

☐ Travel insurance

☐ Airline ticket reservation

☐ Proof of accommodation

Example: hotel booking with price indication.

☐ Recent letter from the employer with salary indication (issued no later than a month ago);

☐ Bank statement of the applicant covering the last six months (a reference letter from the bank will not be accepted because it does not show the movement of the account). The statement should be only in English language.

☐ Birth certificate — which proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with, or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Marriage certificate that proves the kinship with the family member he/she travels with or who is responsible for travel and stay expenses.

☐ Pension certificate.

☐ Death certificate (original and copy) / (death certificate of a family member) (if available)

☐ Proof of property.

☐ Non-Armenian nationals: Proof of legal residence in Armenia

Valid 3 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Member States.

☐ Minors traveling without parents or with one parent

• Birth certificate
• The consent of the parental authority or legal guardian only in case the minor travels alone or only with one parent (in the consent it must be mentioned the name of the adult who accompanies the minor, with the passport copy of that person, valid Schengen visa and booking of the air-ticket and accommodation).
• The parental consent cannot be older than one month. The consent should be translated into English with notary authorization.
• The application form of the minor must be signed by both of the parents at the Visa Application Center on the same day, in front of the visa center agent, even if they have authorized a third person to accompany their child.