Your Expat Community in Armenia

How Is Life as an Expat in Armenia?

With cultural links that stretch all over the world, Armenia is a small country with a big personality. Since achieving independence from the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Armenia has taken advantage of its unique position at the crossroads of Europe and Western Asia to become a thriving hub for business and tourism. Despite economic struggles, the country has seen major development and regeneration in recent decades, particularly in the capital of Yerevan where glittering hotels and imposing tower blocks sit side-by-side with ancient monasteries and traditional churches. Outside the cities you'll find charming rustic villages, glistening lakes and breathtaking mountain ranges. A relatively easy nation in which to invest and do business, Armenia's major industries include mining and metallurgy, food production and manufacturing, plus a growing tourist industry and increased opportunities to invest in property development and telecommunications. There are some challenges to life in Armenia — not least the frosty relations and closed borders between neighboring Azerbaijan and Turkey — but on the whole this is a welcoming and entrepreneurial country whose people have great respect for the past, but are looking firmly towards the future.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Panama or Egypt, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

The Leading Network for Expats in Armenia

A truly global network with communities in all corners of the world, InterNations is dedicated to the fundamental principles of honesty, respect and ethical behavior. Our members are encouraged to share advice, recommendations and experiences in a safe and secure environment of like-minded fellow expats. Whatever questions you might have about expat living in Armenia, you'll find the answers here. You might be looking for a translation service for your business, exploring property investment opportunities in Yerevan, or seeking financial advice from somebody familiar with Armenian legal matters and business customs, or you could be expanding your social horizons by joining a language class, arranging a hiking trip or simply meeting fellow expats for a coffee and some of Armenia's famous local cuisine. At InterNations we regularly organize special networking events where you can mingle with fellow expats in an attractive local venue. Join now to find dates for upcoming events and start building your international network.