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Citizenship, Identification and Residence Status

Apply for Invitation Letter

An invitation letter is a formal document submitted by an eligible individual or entity in Armenia that includes the particulars, purpose, and duration of the planned visit for a foreign invitee. It is only valid after being approved by an authorized state body and serves as a key supporting document for the foreigner's visa application.

You can apply for this service in person by booking an appointment in advance.
Who can apply?
RA citizens
Application duration
15 minutes
Service cost
AMD 5000
Delivery duration
7 business days

When booking the appointment, you will need to provide the details of the person who will attend in person. Each person, regardless of age, must make an individual appointment. 

To book an appointment online, you need to:

  • Enter your email address and phone number on the page that opens, then enter the code sent to your email.
  • In the “Appointment Booking” section, select your preferred office or department.
  • Provide the details of the person applying for the invitation letter.
  • In the “Choose Date and Time” window, pick the most convenient available time and date.


Requriements

To be able to apply for invitation letter of Armenia you need to be:

  • citizen of Armenia (residing in the Republic of Armenia)
  • foreigner holding a residence status in the Republic of Armenia
  • registered Armenian legal entity
  • accredited government/international body (such as an embassy, consular office, or international organization/representation)


Required documents

The applicant shall submit:

  • passport /as well as the residence card, in the case the applicant is a foreign national/;
  • application form;
  • passport copy of the inviting party;
  • the receipt confirming the payment of state duty.

Additional documents

  • Bank account statement,
  • visas or residence cards received from other countries,
  • documents on activities in other countries,
  • hotel reservation documents


Payment amount and procedure

The fee for obtaining an ID card is 5,000 AMD. Payment can be made at the office using a payment terminal or in advance by providing a payment receipt.


Delivery period and procedure

The employee at the Visas and Foreign Citizens Registration Division first checks all submitted documents for completeness and consistency. Once the check is complete and the forms are finalized, the foreign national's information is entered into the database. The original documents are then returned to the applicant, and they will be notified of the final decision once the entire procedure is finished.

The processing time takes 7 business days. 

Reference to legislation

The Law of the Republic of Armenia on Foreigners

You can find the legal documents on arlis.am.

For technical support:

Phone number:

(+374) 011 21-21-02

For service support:

Working hours:
9:00 AM - 17:00 PM

Phone number:
84-22

Service Provider
RA Ministry of Internal Affairs Migration and Citizenship Service
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