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With the arrival of the summer travel season in Armenia, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan reminds U.S. citizens that due to the "on-going conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan", U.S. Embassy employees and their families are prohibited from any non-essential travel to the following locations, which reflects a slight easing since the restrictions were put in place in September 2022:

• Tavush region eastward of Varagavan on the H37 roadway.
• Tavush region eastward of Navur on the H36 roadway.
• Gegharkunik region east of Vardenis.
• Travel through Yeraskh village in Ararat region is allowed, stopping is not.
• Travel to Jermuk, past Getik in Vayots Dzor region via H42 and H43 roads.
Syunik region.
• Travel to Nagorno-Karabakh continues to be prohibited.

U.S. citizens should continue to exercise caution near all international borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan and avoid travel near the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone and line of contact. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in and around Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) as access is restricted.

Actions to Take:

• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Avoid crowds.
• Avoid demonstrations.
• Notify friends and family of your safety.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Use caution when walking or driving at night.