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Citizenship, Identification and Residence Status

Exchange an Adult's Passport (16 Years Old and Above) Abroad

To exchange an Armenian passport while abroad, one is required to visit the Armenian embassy or consulate in the respective country after scheduling an appointment. If you are unable to visit the embassy or consulate, identify yourself via video conferencing.

You can apply for this service in person by booking an appointment in advance.
Who Can Apply?
Citizens of the Republic of Armenia
Application Duration
15 minutes
Service Cost
65,000 AMD
Delivery Duration
2-3 months

The passport is exchanged if:

  • The validity period has expired
  • The citizen has changed the data about him/her in the state population register that is 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

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 of a citizen of the Republic of Armenia, you need:

  • Be registered in the State Population Register.
  • When registering a place of residence (address registration), a person's data about their place of residence is recorded in the State Population Register.

Required Documents

It is necessary to submit to the relevant RA embassy or consular office:

  • Application for a passport
  • 4 photos measuring 35x45 mm
  • The passport to be exchanged and a copy of its 2nd-3rd pages
  • In the case of male citizens, the military record book and copies of all its pages, a certificate of military registration or a document on deferment and its copy
  • A receipt for payment of the state duty

Additional Documents Required

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

In case of loss of passport:

  • declaration of loss of passport
  • 4 photos measuring 35x45 mm
  • if available, a copy of the lost passport


In the case of conscription (male citizens aged 18-55):

  • The military booklet


If there is a change in data or inaccuracy in the entries in the passport:

  • The document on the basis of which the change or correction of data, the elimination of inaccuracies in records, and its copy should be made.

Payment Amount and Procedure

  • To exchange your passport, you need to pay 65,000 AMD.
  • Payment must be made online.
  • Payment can also be made in Armenian Drams.

Delivery Period and Procedure

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

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

For technical support:
Working hours:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Phone numbers:
0-8000-2020
(+374) 010 58-59-80
Viber: (+374) 041 58-59-80
For service support:
Working hours:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Phone number:
(+374) 055 62-01-11
This service is available through other channels.

Different channels may require different amounts of time and resources.

Service Provider
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the RA
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