To obtain a passport of a citizen of the Republic of Armenia for a child, 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.

• 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 Be Submitted

To obtain 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

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

• Application for a passport
• 4 photos measuring 35x45 mm
• Child's birth certificate and its copy
• Parents' passports and copies of their 2nd-3rd pages
• Parents' marriage certificate and its copy
• Receipt of state duty payment

Additional Documents Required

In some cases, additional documents may be required to obtain a passport of a citizen of the Republic of Armenia for a child, in particular:

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

• 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 above documents and a copy of it.

If at the time of the child's birth, one of the parents is a citizen of the Republic of Armenia and the other is a foreign citizen or stateless person, then:

• Written consent of a foreign citizen or stateless parent to grant the child RA citizenship and an RA citizen's passport.

If a child is issued a passport as a result of the parents or one of the parents acquiring RA citizenship, then:

• Written consent is required from the parents and their child, who has reached the age of 14, to grant the child RA citizenship and an RA citizen's passport, with consular ratification (ratification is carried out on-site, free of charge).

Payment Amount and Procedure

• To obtain a child's passport, you must pay 30,000 AMD. 
• Payment must be made online.

Delivery Time and Procedure

The passport is issued within 3 months of applying. To obtain it, you must visit the relevant embassy or consulate.

Reference to Legislation