FICCI BUSINESS DELEGATION TO REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
November 27th-1st December 2015- YEREVAN, ARMENIA
Nov 27, 2015
Departure from India and Arrival in Armenia
Comments
(Friday)
27 Nov, 06:15 FZ 448 Chennai (MAA)
27 Nov, 08.45 FZ 715 Dubai (DXB)
(ONWARD)
27th Nov, 11:55 FZ 716 Dubai (DXB)
27th Nov, 15:15 FZ 447 Evansville, (EVV)
Check in Hotel in Marriott Armenia Hotel
Briefing Meeting at 8.00pm at the Hotel:
November 28,2015 Saturday
Time
8:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:45
13:00 – 17:00
19:30 – 21:30
Activity
Breakfast
Inauguration
Business Lunch
Business-to-Business Meetings
Dinner
Contact Person
November 29 ,2015 Sunday
Time
8:30 – 10:00
10:00
Activity
Contact Person
Activity
Contact Person
Breakfast
Sight Seeing
Free Time
November 30 ,2015 Monday
Time
8:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 12:00
12:45 – 13:00
13:00 – 17:00
Breakfast
Factory Visits
Lunch
Follow up of B2B Meeting
14:00 – 15:00
Free Time
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December 1 ,
Departure to India
Station
2015
Tuesday
1st Dec, 16:15 FZ 716 Evansville, (EVV)
1st Dec, 19:30 FZ 716 Dubai (DXB)
1ST Dec, 22:55 FZ 447 Dubai (DXB)
2nd Dec, 05:15 FZ 447 Chennai, (MAA)
(RETURN)
DELEGATION OFFICIAL HOTEL
Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan
DELEGATION OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENT
FOR SPECIAL RATES ON AIRPORT DROP/PICK UP – ROOMS AND AIRLINE PLEASE CONTACT
JAISURYA AIR TRAVELS
2a ALPINE ENCLAVE,CLUB ROAD,
Chetpet, Chennai- 600 031.
TEL-28360508,28360509, 42851292, 8695444550
Sivakami.S -9940573283
Proposed Sight Seeing Schedule
Yerevan City Tour
-Visit Republic Square, Opera House, Swam Lake
-Departure to Geghard Monastery, which is hewn out from the cave and included in UNSECO
World Heritage
-Visit Garni Pagan Temple from 1st c.
-Visit local house to watch Armenian bread “lavash” baking ceremony
-Drive back to Yerevan to visit Vernissage flea market for some shopping
-Visit Fruit Market
-Leisure time
-Overnight in Yerevan
Optional
Yerevan / Brandy Factory / Food Factory / Tsakhadzor / Lake Sevan / Yerevan
-Visit Brandy Factory for Armenian Brandy Degustation and exploration
-Visit Food Local Factory
-Departure to the resort town of Tsakhadzor
-Visit Kecharis Church (13th c.)
-Take the ropeway to climb the mount of Yeghegis to enjoy beautiful view opening from the peak
-Departure to Lake Sevan
-Sightseeing on the peninsula. Visit Sevanavank Monastery
FICCI DELEGATION VISIT TO REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
November 27th – 1st December, 2015
VISA REQUIREMENTS
(you may please submit the same at FICCI – TNSC for process of visa at Chennai)
BUSINESS
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Fees
Valid passport with at least 6 month validity from the date of travel.
2 Forms. (To be filled)
2 Photos (Passport size, Camera clicked, latest with white
background).
Covering Letter on Company Letterhead (Addressed to Embassy of
the Republic of Armenia)
Invitation from Armenia counterpart.
Ticket Itinerary.
Latest Bank Statement for last 3 months
Hotel booking
Authority letter authorizing Mr. Pramod to submit and collect the
documents on applicant’s behalf.
Online Payment receipt . Fee to be paid online by logging on to the
website http://www.mfa.am/en/fees/ . After successful payment,
print-out of the receipt needs to be taken and submitted along with
the visa application
NOTE: Fee to be paid online by logging on to the website
http://www.mfa.am/en/fees/ . After successful payment, print-out of the
receipt needs to be taken and submittedalong with the visa application.
7 USD – for stay up to 21 days (Single Entry)
37 USD – for stay up to 120 days (Single Entry)
49 USD – for stay up to 60 days (Multiple Entry)
Time Taken
Submission
Collection
VISA SECTION WORKING DAYS
98 USD – for stay up to 120 days (Multiple Entry)
Visa is subject to approval
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Armenia Business Etiquette
When traveling to Armenia on business, you will find the official language spoken is Armenian,
known as Hayeren. It may be helpful to be aware that Armenians largely identify as Armenian
Christians. Certain formalities in business transactions are typically followed.
Dress
Business dress, similar to that in the U.S., is conservative. For men, acceptable dress is a dark suit
and tie. For women, choose a high-quality business suit with knee-length skirt in darker colors.
Armenia women place high value on being well dressed. Casual attire is not normally acceptable
for business meetings.
Titles
It is customary that an Armenian host introduce you first, rather than you introducing yourself.
In Armenian, a name is given formally in three parts: title, surname, and given name, in that
order. The word for Mr. is Baron, for Mrs. is Deegeen and for Miss, Oryort. So if the surname
given is Khanjian, and he is male, then say Baron Khanjian.
Meetings
At the center of the meeting is the establishment of personal relationships. In meeting with
Armenians, schedule appointments and be punctual, even though your host may be late.
Interruptions are acceptable so take no offense. Be engaging and use small talk while avoiding
personal matters and religion--cuisine, sports, weather and history are good topics. Generally
speaking, Armenians are friendly and communicative and the protocol is that you let an Armenian
start and end conversations. Bargaining is acceptable but not always desirable in negotiations.
Armenians are sensitive to a “no” so temper your directness. Negotiation decisions are not
usually immediate. If you have strong emotions during the meeting, restrain from showing them.
Gift Giving
When giving a gift, and it is expected, a wrapped one is preferable and office-type gifts such as
pen gift sets or paper weights are your best choices. If you are given a gift, do not open it in
public.
General Etiquette
When dining with Armenians, you can expect a number of toasts. Accept an invitation for a day
trip to someone’s house, as refusing to do so may cause personal offense. Armenians may give
you a lingering handshake and may stand closer than you find comfortable as an American.
What to Pack
In winter: very warm clothes, fleece, down jacket, hat, scarf, gloves.
Monthly Average Temperatures (Celsius):
October
November
December
13.2
6.5
0.2
Armenia – FACTS
Where is Armenia?
The Republic of Armenia is a landlocked country, located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and
Western Asia. It shares its borders with Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, NagornoKarabakh Republic and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan
to the south.
How did Armenia get its name?
Armenia gets its name from the Old Persian Behistun inscription as Armina. It is also known as
Hayk in native Armenian language.
How big is Armenia?
The Republic of Armenia covers an area of 11,484 square miles. Its geographic coordinates are
40 00N, 45 00E. Armenia has an estimated population of 3,262,200.
What is the currency of Armenia?
Armenian dram is the official currency of Armenia. It is further divided into 100 luna. Its ISO 4217
code is AMD, and it is issued by the Central Bank of Armenia.
What is the capital of Armenia?
Yerevan is the capital of Armenia. It is one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities, and
is an important administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country. Since 1918, it has
been the capital of the country. The UNESCO has titled it as the 2012 World Book Capital.
Which is the largest city of Armenia?
The capital of Armenia, Yerevan, is the largest city of the country. Its geographic coordinates are
40 11N, 44 31E. The city covers an area of 115.8 square miles and has an estimated population
of 1,119,000.
What is the official language of Armenia?
The official language of Armenia is Armenian. Russian is also used in the country, including
educational institutions. It is often considered as de facto second language.
What is the religion of Armenia?
In AD 301, Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion. Majority of
the population of Armenia is affiliated to the Armenian Apostolic Church. There is also a small
Jewish community in the country.
What is the literacy rate of Armenia?
In 2008, the total adult literacy rate was 99.50%.
Who is the political leader of Armenia?
Serzh Sargsyan is the current and the third President of Armenia.
When is the National Day of Armenia celebrated?
Armenia's National Day is celebrated on September 21. It declared its independence from Soviet
Union on August 23, 1990, and on September 21,1991, it was recognized as an independent
country.
NAME:
Armenia
LOCATION:
Asia (Western)
GOVERNMENT:
Republic
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE:
Armenian 97.7%, Yezidi 1%, Russian 0.9%, other 0.4%
MAJOR RELIGION(S):
Armenian Apostolic 94.7%, other Christian 4%, Yezidi (monotheist with elements of
nature worship) 1.3%
MAJOR ETHNIC GROUPS:
Armenian 97.9%, Yezidi (Kurd) 1.3%, Russian 0.5%, other 0.3%