Yerevan Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (51/100)
Is Yerevan safe to visit?
Elevated risk. Yerevan has heightened risks. Plan carefully and follow the actions in the briefing.
Environmental quality (score 20)
Disease & health (score 81)
September 1, 2026
50%
Yerevan, Armenia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 51 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is disease & health at 81/100; the lowest-rated category is environmental quality at 20/100; last updated September 1, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Yerevan, Armenia, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.
Get a personalized assessment for your tripHow safe is Yerevan to visit in 2026?
Yerevan currently sits at 51/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan more carefully than the global average — read the Actions section below before booking. The highest-rated risk category for Yerevan is disease & health (81/100), and the lowest is environmental quality (20/100). This page was last updated on September 1, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Jul 27, 2026
Yerevan is currently rated with an elevated overall risk (51/100) and a U.S. State Department advisory at level 2, meaning travelers should exercise increased caution. The CDC also notes a level 1 global dengue health notice, advising basic preventive measures against mosquito‑borne illness.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 03:03 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Disease & health (score 81/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Government advisory (score 65/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Safety by traveler type in Yerevan
Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is moderate. Solo travelers should keep valuables out of sight, prefer well-lit routes after dark, and use registered taxis or ride-share.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is moderate. Favor reputable accommodation, pre-book airport transfers, and keep to busier streets at night. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Yerevan, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Senior travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government's LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
Baseline scores
Source: AI-enriched 2026-06-14 (web-search grounded, cited; pending editorial verification) · Confidence: 50
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 1, 2026 |
Live conditions in Yerevan
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Armenia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green flood alert in Georgia GREEN · ~243 km away · 2026-08-31
On 27/08/2026, a flood started in Georgia, lasting until 28/08/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 02:51:16 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-09-01 03:03:49 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Yerevan. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Emergency numbers (Armenia)
| Police | 102 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 103 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Armenia scores 8.1/10 for health, indicating strong medical facilities for travelers. While hospitals and pharmacies are readily accessible, English‑language support is not specifically documented.
Common scam patterns
- phone_impersonation. Scammers pose as employees of telecommunications companies, contacting victims via phone calls or WhatsApp messages to request personal data or payments. Tip: Never share personal or payment information with unsolicited callers claiming to be telecom staff.
- messaging_app_fraud. Fraudsters use messaging apps to send fake offers or request money, often pretending to be officials or service providers. Tip: Verify identities through official channels before responding to any financial request.
Area notes
- Yerevan (citywide). Moderate safety rating with crime noted as the main concern.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yerevan safe to visit right now?
Yerevan has heightened risks. Plan carefully and follow the actions in the briefing. Composite score: 51/100 (Elevated risk). Crime category sits at 45/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Yerevan, Armenia?
The current US State Department advisory level for Armenia is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.
How safe is Yerevan for tourists?
Yerevan has heightened risks. Plan carefully and follow the actions in the briefing. The biggest risk factor right now is Disease & health (81/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival.
What is the biggest risk in Yerevan?
The highest-scoring risk category is Disease & health (score 81/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Yerevan in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Yerevan is 51/100 (Elevated risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.
How are these travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
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| Jun 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Auto-enrichment from web-search grounded AI (https://isitsafetotravel.org/en/country/arm/ | https://jam-news.net/city/yerevan/ | https://www.thestreet.com/travel/a-low-cost-airline-is-going-all-in-on-this-travel-destination |) AI-enriched 2026-06-14 (web-search grounded, cited; pending editorial verification) |
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Every editorial change to Yerevan's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
Transparency & Sources
We try to be honest about what we know, what we estimated, and what we don't have. Below is the audit trail for this page.
Review status
needs_review
Last reviewed
2026-06-14 07:36:11
Data confidence
50%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Yerevan
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city has not yet been reviewed by an editor. Treat the scores as preliminary until "reviewed" status appears.
What is unavailable
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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