Emergency Numbers & Access
Call 103 for ambulance. Emergency care is available at public hospitals. Private clinics offer faster, higher-quality emergency care in Yerevan.
Response time: 10-20 minutes in Yerevan; 30-60+ minutes in rural areas
Cost: Public: nominal fees; private: $50-250 USD
Healthcare System
Armenia has improving healthcare, particularly in Yerevan. Several modern private hospitals and clinics operate in the capital. Public healthcare is free for citizens but underfunded. Outside Yerevan, medical facilities are basic. The country has a growing medical tourism sector, especially in dentistry and fertility treatment.
Designed for: Citizens; tourists use private facilities
GP Access & Costs
Private clinics in Yerevan (appointment/walk-in)
Typical wait: Same-day at private clinics
GP Visit
$15-50 USD private
Private GP
$15-50 USD
ER Without Insurance
$50-250 USD private; minimal at public
Medication
Medications very affordable. Most pharmacies well-stocked in Yerevan. Bring prescriptions for controlled medications.
Pharmacy & Medication
Hours: 9am-9pm daily; 24-hour pharmacies available in Yerevan
OTC: Many medications available OTC that would require prescription elsewhere
Practical Tips
- Nairi Medical Centre and Armenia Medical Centre are top private facilities in Yerevan
- Dental care in Yerevan is excellent and affordable — popular with diaspora visitors
- Mountain areas (Tatev, Dilijan) have very limited medical access — carry first aid
- Russian-speaking travellers will have much easier access to healthcare
- Winter driving conditions can delay emergency response in mountainous areas
- Medical evacuation to Tbilisi (Georgia) or Istanbul for complex cases
Who can get care in Armenia?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Armenia treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
The public system does not cover visitors, so care is paid privately or through insurance.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
Private clinics in Yerevan (appointment/walk-in) Typical cost: $15-50 USD private Typical wait: Same-day at private clinics
Insurance needed for entry or visa
Not a formal entry requirement, but medical cover is strongly recommended. Emergency care without cover: $50-250 USD private; minimal at public.
Documents worth having ready
- Travel insurance policy
- Passport
Local contacts in Armenia
Emergency services
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Call 103 for ambulance. Emergency care is available at public hospitals. Private clinics offer faster, higher-quality emergency care in Yerevan.
Pharmacies
9am-9pm daily; 24-hour pharmacies available in Yerevan
Many medications available OTC that would require prescription elsewhere
What is the emergency number in Armenia?
103 or 112 in Armenia. Call 103 for ambulance. Emergency care is available at public hospitals. Private clinics offer faster, higher-quality emergency care in Yerevan.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Armenia?
$15-50 USD private Private consultations: $15-50 USD.
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Sources: Armenia Ministry of Health, WHO Armenia, CDC Travelers Health 2024, UK FCDO Travel Advice
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare