Emergencies in Yerevan

Good to Know

• As of 2026 Armenia is transitioning to a single unified emergency number, 112, which is meant to replace 911, 102, and 101 — but the older numbers still work during the rollout, so any of them will get you help.
• Save 102 (police), 103 (ambulance), 101 (fire), and 112 in your phone — operators generally speak Armenian and Russian first, with English availability inconsistent, so having the numbers ready to hand to a local for help can save time.
• Ambulance callouts for genuine emergencies are free in Armenia, but private hospital care and any medical evacuation is not — travel/health insurance is strongly recommended for nomads.
• The national ambulance number in Armenia is 103 — dial this for emergency transport anywhere in Yerevan.
• For serious emergencies and major surgery, many expats and digital nomads prefer Yerevan's private hospitals (like Erebouni or Nairi) over public ones, mainly for English-speaking staff and more modern equipment — though public hospitals are also generally well-equipped.
• Not all Yerevan hospitals have English-speaking staff on every shift; it's wise to have a local contact, translator app, or your embassy's contact info on hand if you don't speak Armenian or Russian.
• Health insurance is not always legally required for every visa type, but is strongly recommended, and is a stated requirement for some Armenian residency permit applications.