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Citizenship, Identification and Residence Status

Obtain RA Citizenship if The Applicant's Parent is an RA Citizen

A person can obtain citizenship if their parent is a citizen of the Republic of Armenia or was born in the Republic of Armenia.

To obtain citizenship, it is necessary to physically apply to the Passport and Visa Department (also known as OVIR) located at 17/10, Davtashen, 4th district, by booking a visit in advance.

You can apply for this service in person by booking an appointment in advance.
Who Can Apply?
Non-citizens of the Republic of Armenia
Application Duration
15 minutes
Service Cost
1,000 AMD
Delivery Duration
90 working days

When booking a visit, it is necessary to indicate the details of the person who will personally appear for the reception. Individual registration is required for each visitor, regardless of age.

Moreover, the registration of elderly people is carried out separately, and to obtain information about this, it is necessary to contact the relevant passport department.

 

To Register Online, You Need:

  • After identification, fill in the required data (first and last names must be filled in Armenian, as written in the passport) and click the “Next page” button
  • On the page that opens, enter your e-mail address and phone number, then the code sent to your e-mail
  • In the “Visit Reservation” field on the page that opens, select the department located at 17/10, Davtashen, 4th district
  • You must fill in the data of the person for whom the application is submitted
  • In the “Select Day and Time” window, select the most suitable option from the available days and times

Requirements

To obtain citizenship based on a parent's RA citizenship or being born in RA, it is necessary to:

  • Apply for RA citizenship within 3 years of turning 18

Required Documents

On the day and time of the scheduled visit, it is necessary to submit the following documents to the Migration and Citizenship Service:

  • Application (provided on site) addressed to the President of the Republic of Armenia
  • Passport and its copy (a stateless person - his/her ID card and its copy, or a travel document and a document confirming the residence status in the Republic of Armenia and its copy)
  • 6 photos measuring 35 x 45 mm
  • Birth certificate and its copy
  • Receipt confirming the payment of the state duty

Payment Amount and Procedure

When applying for Armenian citizenship, you must pay 1,000 AMD. Payment must be made online in advance.

Delivery Period and Procedure

The application for citizenship of the Republic of Armenia is considered within 90 working days. After applying for citizenship at the Passport and Visa Department, the person receives an SMS message with his application number, which he can use to track the progress of the application.


If the application is approved, the person will be notified via SMS, after which he or she can apply for a passport as a citizen of the Republic of Armenia.

Reference to Legislation

  • RA Law "On Citizenship of the Republic of Armenia"
  • RA Law "On State Duty"

Legal acts can be found at arlis.am

For technical support:

Working hours:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Phone numbers:
0-8000-2020,
(+374) 010 58-59-80

For service support:

Working hours:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone number:
(+374 10) 37-02-64

Service Provider
RA Ministry of Internal Affairs Migration and Citizenship Service
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