The passport is exchanged if:

• The validity period has expired
• The citizen has changed the data about him/her in the state population register included in the passport.
• The citizen has lost the passport
• The passport contains incorrect data
• The pages of the passport intended for affixing entry visas have been filled.
• The citizen has expressed such a desire.

To exchange a child's RA citizen passport, the parent of the child abroad applies to the RA embassy or consular office of the given country, booking a visit in advance.

When booking an appointment, it is necessary to indicate the details of the person who will personally appear for the reception.

After clicking the "Book a Visit" button, you must:

• Select the website of the embassy of the country where the application will be submitted
• Click on the “Book an Appointment” button on the left side of the page
• In the window that opens, select the “Issue of Passport (exchange)” option
• Select the most convenient option from the available days and times
• On the page that opens, fill in your personal data and confirm the reservation

Requirements

To exchange a passport for a citizen of the Republic of Armenia under the age of 16, the child must:

• Be registered in the State Population Register
• If you are a male citizen who turns 16 during the given year, you must undergo military registration.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted to the relevant embassy or consulate:

• Application for a passport
• 4 photos measuring 35x45 mm
• The child's passport to be exchanged and a copy of its pages 2-5
• The parents' passports and copies of their pages 2-3
• The parents' marriage certificate and a copy of it
• A receipt for paying the state fee

Additional Documents Required

In some cases, additional documents may be required from a person when applying for a passport, in particular:

If the parents' marriage was not registered before the child's birth:

• A certificate of recognition of paternity
• A certificate of being a single mother
• A death certificate of the parent
• A court decision declaring the parent missing or deceased

In addition, it is necessary to submit one of the mentioned documents and a copy of it.

Payment Amount and Procedure

To exchange a passport for a child under 16 years of age abroad, you must pay 30,000 AMD. Payment must be made online.

Delivery Time and Procedure

The new passport is issued within 2-3 months. To obtain it, you must visit the Armenian embassy or consulate in the country in question.

Reference to Legislation

• RA Law "On the Passport of a Citizen of the Republic of Armenia"
• RA Law "On State Duty"
• RA Government Resolution No. 974-N of June 23, 2011

Legal acts can be found at arlis.am