To apply by email, you need to:

• send an application letter to the State Revenue Committee at [email protected],

• attach the required documents.

Requirements

To import personal belongings to Armenia without paying customs duties, you must:

• be an Armenian by nationality who is moving to Armenia for permanent residence,

• hold RA citizenship or have permanent or special residency status in Armenia,

• have lived abroad for at least 1,280 days and no more than 2,550 days in the past 7 years,

• be registered at an address in Armenia,

• not have previously used this benefit.

Attention: Before applying to the State Revenue Committee, you must visit your preferred passport department to obtain a certificate confirming the recognition of the fact of moving to Armenia.

Required documents

To import your personal belongings without customs duty, you must send an application letter to [email protected], attaching the following documents:

• a certificate confirming your relocation for permanent residence in Armenia (obtained in advance from your preferred passport department),

• a document confirming your right to reside in Armenia, specifically:

  • if you are a citizen of Armenia: a copy of your Armenian passport,

  • if you have permanent residency status: your permanent residence card,

  • if you have special residency status: your special passport,

  • if you are a refugee: your refugee certificate,

  • if you are a displaced person: a document confirming your status,

• a passport or residence card from the foreign country you are relocating from,

• a list of imported items, including their names, weights, quantities, and invoices indicating their value,

• a property transfer contract signed with the shipping company and the payment receipt,

• if importing a vehicle: registration and ownership documents issued by the authorized body of the foreign country, in the name of the individual.

Delivery Period and Procedure

Your application to import goods under preferential conditions will be reviewed within 10 working days. After review, you will be notified of the decision via email from the State Revenue Committee.

• If the application is approved, you may visit the Customs House to receive your belongings without paying customs duty.
• If the application is denied, you will need to pay the required customs duties to receive your goods.

Reference to Legislation

RA Law "On Customs Regulation"

The law can be found at arlis.am