Armenia guides
Practical Yaramir guides for Armenia.
Banking and sending money in Armenia for newcomers
What it actually takes to open a bank account in Armenia, why no bank's policy is guaranteed, the crypto-ATM workaround people use, and the specific friction Russian and Iranian newcomers run into.
OpenArmenia residence permit: the real routes for study, work, family and business
What actually gets you a residence card in Armenia, what it costs, why the company-registration route is the most common shortcut, and the mistakes (spouse status, bad translations, sketchy fixers) that trip people up.
OpenArmenia visa and entry rules for newcomers
How to check the exact rule for your passport, why visa-free entry isn't the same as a residence permit, and what to have ready at the border so you're not caught off guard.
OpenVisa, residency and money in Armenia: start here
Your roadmap for Armenia: check entry rules for your passport, pick a residence route you can actually prove, then line up banking and transfers before diving into the Yerevan guides.
OpenMoving to Yerevan: the practical newcomer guide
Everything you need before you land: where to sleep the first nights, how much things actually cost, finding a place without getting scammed, getting around, and the paperwork nobody explains clearly.
OpenCost of Living in Yerevan: Rent, Bills & Budget for Newcomers
A real-talk budget guide for newcomers to Yerevan: what rent, food, bills and transport actually cost, plus the arrival-month expenses people forget to plan for.
OpenFirst nights in Yerevan: where to stay before you commit to a home
A grounded first-nights plan: why renting from a distance rarely works, when a hostel is enough, when to start looking for a housemate, and what to check before you pay anyone.
OpenYour first week in Yerevan
A practical first-week order: bed, SIM, cash and banking, transport, then room search — followed by a curated short-stay directory.
OpenHousing & Housemates in Yerevan: Renting as a Newcomer
A practical, person-first guide to finding a place and housemates in Yerevan: temporary vs. shared housing, real rent by area, the list.am broker trap, and why address registration matters more than people expect.
OpenGetting into Yerevan: airport, border crossings, taxis and getting around
Everything about actually getting to Yerevan and moving around once you're there: the airport bus, why land border crossings can eat a whole day, taxi prices that won't surprise you, and how the city's bus/metro ticketing works.
OpenIs Yerevan safe? Real scam patterns newcomers actually run into
A straight-talking safety guide: the deposit and housing scams to watch for, a real Telcell "confirm my transfer" street scam, sketchy exchange and crypto moves, and how to keep first meetings with strangers safe.
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