To obtain Armenian citizenship based on your Armenian ethnicity, the following documents must be submitted:

• The applicant's passport,
• the applicant's birth certificate,
• a photograph (35*45 mm) complying with ISO standards,
• if the birth certificate does not specify "Armenian" ethnicity, you must attach a supporting document, such as:
  • the applicant's baptism certificate,
  • the birth certificate of a parent (grandfather, grandmother, siblings) or another document containing a record of their Armenian ethnicity,
  • the marriage certificate of the parents (or grandparents).
  • the birth certificate or other proof of ethnicity for a paternal or maternal half-sibling, if their Armenian ethnicity is derived from your shared parent.
  • in the case of a father (or grandfather), a certificate of paternity recognition or a marriage certificate.
  • a document issued by the competent authorities of a foreign state confirming Armenian ethnicity.

Attention
Documents confirming Armenian ethnicity are optional in the sense that you may submit any one of the mentioned documents that best proves your background.

When applying on the basis of having resided in Armenia for the last 3 years in accordance with the law, you must submit:

• The applicant's passport,
• the applicant's birth certificate,
• a photograph (35*45 mm) complying with ISO standards,
• A document confirming legal residence, such as:
  • a Temporary Residency Card,
  • a certificate verifying the legality of your residence,
  • information regarding registration in the Republic of Armenia.
  • information regarding citizenship of an EAEU member state.

Attention
Documents confirming legal residence are optional in the sense that you may submit any one of these to prove your status.

When applying on the basis of being in a registered marriage with a citizen of the Republic of Armenia for the last two years, it is necessary to submit:

• The applicant's passport,
• the applicant's birth certificate,
• the marriage certificate,
• the spouse's passport,
• a photograph (35*45 mm) complying with ISO standards,
• A document confirming legal residence, such as:
  • a Temporary Residency Card,
  • a certificate verifying the legality of residence,
  • information regarding registration in the Republic of Armenia,
  • information regarding citizenship of an EAEU member state.

Attention
Documents confirming legal residence are optional, and it is possible to submit any one of them.

When applying on the basis of having a parent or a child who is a citizen of the Republic of Armenia, it is necessary to submit:

• The passport of the applicant for RA citizenship,
• the birth certificate of the applicant for RA citizenship,
• a photograph (35*45 mm) complying with ISO standards,
• in case of a change in personal data, the document confirming the change (marriage certificate or reference).

When applying on the basis of a parent, the following must also be attached:

• The marriage certificate of the parents and the RA citizen's passport,
• in the case of a father, the certificate of paternity recognition.

When applying on the basis of a child, the following must also be attached:

• The RA passport and birth certificate of the child.

When applying on the basis of having renounced RA citizenship after January 1, 1995, based on one's own application, it is necessary to submit:

• The passport,
• The birth certificate,
• A photograph (35*45 mm) complying with ISO standards.
• In case of a change in personal data, the document confirming the change (marriage certificate or reference).

When applying for citizenship based on having refugee status in the Republic of Armenia, you must submit:

• A foreign state passport, if available,
• your birth certificate,
• a photograph (35*45 mm) complying with ISO standards.
• The refugee convention travel document.

When applying for citizenship based on being a stateless person, it is necessary to submit:

• The stateless person's passport (travel document).
• Your birth certificate.
• A photograph (35*45 mm) complying with ISO standards.

When applying on the basis of your parents (or one parent) having previously held citizenship of the Republic of Armenia, it is necessary to submit:

• The applicant's passport,
• a photograph (35*45 mm) complying with ISO standards,
• the birth certificate,
• the parents' passports,
• the parents' marriage certificate,
• in the case of a father, the certificate of paternity recognition,
• any other document confirming the kinship,
• a document confirming legal residence, such as:
  • a Temporary Residency Card,
  • a certificate verifying the legality of residence,
  • information regarding registration in the Republic of Armenia,
  • information regarding citizenship of an EAEU member state.

Attention
Documents confirming legal residence are optional, and it is possible to submit any one of them.

When using the system, strict identification is mandatory for citizens of the Republic of Armenia. Foreigners can be identified using their Public Services Number (PSN) or simply by registering with their email address.

Through the system, it is possible to:

• Apply to acquire RA citizenship,
• Apply to terminate RA citizenship,
• Apply to terminate the citizenship of a minor,
• Apply to acquire RA citizenship for an incapacitated person.

The test consists of 33 questions. Each question has three multiple-choice answers, of which only one is correct.

Yes, the scope of the test questions is updated every 6 months. For the testing process, the system randomly selects 33 questions from the test database.

The duration of the test is 1 hour, and the passing threshold is at least 17 correct answers. The test must also be completed through the Electronic Citizenship Case Management System.

After passing the test, the result will be reflected in the tests section of your account.

The test result is also attached to the application.

If the test is not passed, you will be given 3 additional opportunities by visiting on another scheduled date.