Քաղաքացիություն, նույնականացում և կացության կարգավիճակ

To terminate the Armenian citizenship of a minor, a parent or legal representative can apply by registering in the system and submitting the application through their personal account.

A person may acquire citizenship of the Republic of Armenia if he or she has Armenian origin. To acquire RA citizenship, the applicant shall personally visit the Department for Citizenship of the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, located at 17/10, 4th District, Davtashen, Yerevan.

An appointment shall be booked in advance via the migration-e.gov.am website or the EarlyOne mobile application.

Արցախից բռնի տեղահանված անձանց ՀՀ քաղաքացիություն է շնորհվում պարզեցված ընթացակարգով։

ՀՀ քաղաքացիություն ստանալու համար Արցախից բռնի տեղահանված անձինք պետք է ֆիզիկապես դիմեն Դավթաշեն, 4-րդ թաղամաս, 17/10 հասցեում գտնվող անձնագրային բաժանմունք (տարածված է նաև ОВИР անվանումը), իսկ մարզերում՝ անձնագրային բաժանմունքներ։

A person of Armenian nationality may be eligible to obtain citizenship. To obtain Republic of Armenia (RA) citizenship, it is necessary to apply in person at the Passport and Visa Department (OVIR), located at 17/10 Davtashen, 4th District. It is necessary to book an appointment in advance.

Անձը կարող է դադարեցնել ՀՀ քաղաքացիությունը իր որոշման հիման վրա։

ՀՀ քաղաքացիությունը Հայաստանում դադարեցնելու համար անհրաժեշտ է ֆիզիկապես դիմել Դավթաշեն, 4-րդ թաղամաս, 17/10 հասցեում գտնվող անձնագրային բաժանմունք՝ նախապես այց ամրագրելով։

To terminate your Armenian citizenship, you must submit an application through the Electronic Citizenship Case Management System.

In order to determine a person's citizenship status, it is necessary to physically apply to the Passport and Visa Department of the Migration and Citizenship Service (also known as OVIR) located at 17/10, Davtashen, 4th district.

For individuals declared legally incapacitated, the preliminary application for Armenian citizenship can be submitted through the Electronic Citizenship Case Management System by their legal guardian.

A person may acquire citizenship of the Republic of Armenia if, prior to submitting the application for RA citizenship, he or she has been in a legally registered marriage with an RA citizen for the last two years and has legally resided in the Republic of Armenia for at least 365 days during that two-year period.

To acquire RA citizenship, the applicant shall personally visit the Department for Citizenship Granting of the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, located at 17/10, 4th District, Davtashen, Yerevan. An appointment shall be booked in advance via the migration-e.gov.am website or the EarlyOne mobile application.

A special passport is issued for 10 years, with the option to extend it.

To obtain a special passport in Armenia, you must apply in person or through an authorized representative at the Department of Foreigners of the Migration and Citizenship Service, located at Tairov 14. You need to book an appointment in advance.

The special passport is exchanged in cases where it is lost, expired, or unusable.

To exchange a special passport in Armenia, it is necessary to physically apply to the Department of Foreigners of the Migration and Citizenship Service located at 14 Tairov Street.

After turning 16, Armenian citizens can voluntarily apply for an ID card. The ID card is an official document that proves your identity and citizenship, and it is intended for use within Armenia. The ID card is valid for 10 years.

To get an ID card, you must appear in person at your preferred passport office by making an online appointment.

The Public Services Number (PSN) is a unique 10-digit numerical identifier assigned to։

• citizens of the Republic of Armenia,
• foreign nationals with residence rights in Armenia,
• stateless persons permanently residing in Armenia,
• refugees,
• foreigners legally present in the country.

The certificate confirming the Public Services Number is issued by all subdivisions of the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), including the main office.

Նույնականացման քարտը փոխանակվում է, եթե․

• վավերականության ժամկետը լրացել է,

• քաղաքացին փոխել է բնակչության պետական ռեգիստրում իր վերաբերյալ գոյություն ունեցող այն տվյալները, որոնք ներառված են նույնականացման քարտում (բացառությամբ բնակչության պետական ռեգիստրում առկա մշտական բնակության վայրի հասցեի),

• նույնականացման քարտում առկա են ոչ ճիշտ տվյալներ,

• նույնականացման քարտը կորել է,

• քաղաքացին նման ցանկություն է հայտնել։

Նույնականացման քարտը փոխանակելու համար անհրաժեշտ է ֆիզիկապես ներկայանալ նախընտրելի անձնագրային բաժանմունք՝ առցանց այց ամրագրելով։

ՀՀ քաղաքացիները կարող են ստանալ տեղեկանք անձնագրի վերաբերյալ առցանց եղանակով։

Անձնագրի վերաբերյալ տեղեկանք ստանալու համար կարող են դիմել 16 տարին լրացած ՀՀ քաղաքացիները:

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia can voluntarily obtain a passport, regardless of age. A passport is a document certifying a person's identity and citizenship, intended for exiting and returning to the Republic of Armenia and for use within its territory.

To obtain or exchange a passport in Yerevan, you must physically appear at the preferred passport office, having previously booked a visit. A queue system has not yet been implemented in the regions; you must appear physically without having previously booked a visit.

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia may acquire an RA passport voluntarily, regardless of age. The passport is a document certifying the person’s identity and citizenship, intended for use both within the territory of Armenia and for travel abroad and return to Armenia.

A passport for a child under 16 is issued based on an application submitted by one of the parents or another legal representative (adoptive parent, guardian, custodian, or an authorized person, in the latter case by submitting a notarized power of attorney).

The application shall clearly state the request for issuing a passport to the child and include the child’s personal information (first name, last name, day, month, and year of birth).

When registering at the place of residence, the person’s data on the place of residence is recorded in the State Population Register, which enables the person change or update their place of residence, and access public and private services.

To register, it is necessary to visit the territorial office of the Migration and Citizenship Service corresponding to the place of residence — either by booking an appointment in advance or by waiting in line on-site ("live queue" format).

The registration address is recorded in the State Register of the Republic of Armenia, which is an information system for personal data registration.

You can obtain an address registration certificate online or in person by booking a visit.

Repatriates moving to Armenia for permanent residence can apply to obtain a certificate confirming their repatriation by visiting their preferred passport office.

Employers who want to hire foreign workers can apply online for residence status based on employment for the candidate.

Գոյություն ունեն 57 երկրներ, որոնց քաղաքացիները ՀՀ մուտքի վիզա ստանալու համար պետք է ստանան հրավեր ՀՀ-ում գտնվող ֆիզիկական կամ իրավաբանական անձից։

Ֆիզիկական անձը ՀՀ-ում հրավերը ներկայացնում է Թաիրով 14 հասցեում գտնվող Միգրացիայի և քաղաքացիության ծառայության Օտարերկրացիների վարչություն, իսկ ՀՀ ժամանող անձինք այդ հրավերի հիման վրա կարող են դիմել միայն արտասահմանում գտնվող ՀՀ դեսպանություններ կամ հյուպատոսական հիմնարկներ։

An invitation letter is a formal document submitted by an eligible individual or entity in Armenia that includes the particulars, purpose, and duration of the planned visit for a foreign invitee. It is only valid after being approved by an authorized state body and serves as a key supporting document for the foreigner's visa application.

If a temporary residence card is lost, it can be restored. If it is unusable or the individual's passport has been changed, the card can be exchanged.

To restore or exchange a residence card, you must physically apply to the Department of Foreigners of the Migration and Citizenship Service at Tairov 14.

To obtain a temporary residence permit in Armenia, you must physically apply to the Department of Foreigners of the Migration and Citizenship Service at Tairov 14 after booking a visit.

After applying for a temporary residence permit, a foreigner receives a document substantiating the residence—a temporary residence card. The card is issued for one year and can be extended.

To obtain a permanent residence permit in Armenia, you must apply in person to the Department of Foreigners of the Migration and Citizenship Service, located at 14 Tairov Street.  You must schedule an appointment in advance.

After applying for a permanent residence permit, a foreign national receives a permanent residence card as proof of their residency. This card is valid for five years and is renewable.

If a permanent residence card is lost, it can be restored. If it is unusable or the individual's passport has been changed, the card can be exchanged.

To restore or exchange a permanent residence card, you must physically apply to the Department of Foreigners of the Migration and Citizenship Service at Tairov 14.

The Republic of Armenia grants asylum to foreign nationals (including stateless persons) who have been forced to leave their country of citizenship or permanent residence due to persecution and are seeking refuge in Armenia.

You can request asylum in Armenia through:

• Verbal application
• Written application
• Sign language
• Any other form of direct communication
  

Ethnic Armenians, foreign nationals, refugees, and stateless persons can submit their preliminary application for Armenian citizenship through the electronic management system for citizenship affairs.