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4 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Armenia e-Visa (Visitor)
Online visitor visa for nationals not eligible for visa-free entry (except invitation-required countries), issued via the official portal evisa.mfa.am in up to 3 business days. Options: 21-day single entry AMD 3,000 (~US$8), 120-day single entry AMD 15,000 (~US$38), plus newer 6-month (AMD 20,000) and 1-year (AMD 40,000) multiple-entry visitor visas. Extensions possible in-country at AMD 500 per day for up to 60 extra days.
Valid passportScan of passport bio page; passport should be valid beyond the intended stay.How to get it ↓
Digital photoRecent passport-style photo uploaded with the application.How to get it ↓
Online paymentFee paid by card on evisa.mfa.am (AMD 3,000-40,000 depending on type).How to get it ↓
Travel insuranceOptionalRequired for nationals of India, Egypt and Iraq.How to get it ↓
Return ticket / invitation / proof of fundsOptionalRequired for Indian, Egyptian and Iraqi applicants without a qualifying US/EU/GCC visa or permit.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Armenia Visa-Free Entry
Citizens of 65+ countries — including all EU/EFTA states, the US, UK, Russia and other EAEU states, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, Argentina and the UAE — may enter Armenia without a visa and stay up to 180 days per year. Citizens of China and Iran are limited to 90 days within 180. No registration is required for short stays; longer stays require a residence permit.
Government fee
AMD 0
Max stay
180 days
Document checklist (3)
Valid passportPassport valid for the duration of stay; Georgian and Russian citizens may use national ID/internal passport on certain routes.How to get it ↓
Proof of onward travelOptionalMay be requested at the border.How to get it ↓
Proof of accommodation and fundsOptionalMay be requested at the border.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Armenia Visitor Visa with Invitation (Consular)
Nationals of invitation-required countries (e.g. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Syria, most African states) must obtain an MFA-approved invitation and then apply for a sticker visa at an Armenian embassy; processing typically takes several weeks to a month. State duty for invitation approval is about AMD 5,000 plus the standard visitor visa fee. Family members of Armenian citizens and ethnic Armenians of these nationalities are exempt from the invitation requirement and may obtain visas at the border.
Service fee
AMD 63,000
Processing time
30 days
Max stay
120 days
Document checklist (5)
Approved invitationInvitation by an Armenian host approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Migration and Citizenship Service.How to get it ↓
Valid passportOriginal passport submitted to the embassy.How to get it ↓
Visa application formCompleted consular application form with photo.How to get it ↓
Visa fee paymentVisitor visa fee per the standard schedule plus invitation state duty.How to get it ↓
Proof of purpose and fundsOptionalTravel itinerary, accommodation and means of subsistence may be requested.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Armenia Visa on Arrival
Visitor visas are issued on arrival at Zvartnots Airport and other border points to e-visa-eligible nationalities: AMD 3,000 for up to 21 days or AMD 15,000 for up to 120 days. Nationals of ~40 additional countries (much of Asia/Africa) can obtain a visa on arrival only if they hold a valid visa or residence permit of the US, EU/Schengen, UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Russia or a GCC state.
Government fee
AMD 15,000
Service fee
AMD 17,000
Processing time
1 day
Max stay
120 days
Document checklist (3)
Valid passportPresented at the border crossing.How to get it ↓
Visa fee in AMDAMD 3,000 (21 days) or AMD 15,000 (120 days), payable at the border.How to get it ↓
Qualifying third-country visa/permitOptionalOnly for conditional nationalities (valid US/EU/Schengen/UK/GCC etc. visa or residence permit).How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Transit Visa
Business Visitor Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
1 route
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Armenia Student Residence Permit
Foreign students admitted to an accredited Armenian university or school receive a 1-year temporary residence permit (state fee AMD 105,000), renewable for the duration of studies, based on the admission letter and education contract. Students are exempt from work permits during their studies (currently also for one year after graduation). Study years count toward the 3-year residence requirement for permanent residence and citizenship, though student status itself cannot be converted directly to a permanent permit.
Work: Work w/o permit while studying; no hour cap
Study: Enrollment is the residence ground Art.15(c)
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse/children eligible for temp residence
Government fee
AMD 105,000
Service fee
AMD 85,000
Processing time
45 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportOriginal plus notarized Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
Admission letterLetter of admission from an accredited Armenian educational institution.How to get it ↓
Education contractSigned study contract with the institution.How to get it ↓
Armenia has no dedicated digital nomad visa, but freelancers and remote workers register as a Private Entrepreneur (sole proprietor) — same-day registration, no capital or minimum income requirement — and use it as grounds for a 1-year temporary residence permit (state fee AMD 105,000), renewable annually. Micro-business income up to AMD 24M/year is taxed at 0%, turnover up to AMD 115M at 1-12%. After 3 years of residence the holder may apply for permanent residence or citizenship; this is the de-facto nomad route, very popular with relocated Russians.
Work: Sole entrepreneur (PE); popular remote route
Study: May enroll in study programs
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse and children get temp residence
Government fee
AMD 105,000
Service fee
AMD 110,000
Processing time
45 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportOriginal plus notarized Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
PE state registration certificateProof of registration as a Private Entrepreneur with the State Register (includes Armenian tax ID).How to get it ↓
Medical certificateHealth certificate from an Armenian clinic confirming absence of listed diseases.How to get it ↓
State fee paymentAMD 105,000 for the 1-year temporary residence card.How to get it ↓
Proof of business activityOptionalTax filings or activity evidence, especially on renewal.How to get it ↓
Skilled Work Visa
Armenia EAEU Worker Registration
Citizens of EAEU states (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) may live and work in Armenia without any work permit under Article 97 of the EAEU Treaty and enter visa-free. They may voluntarily register on workpermit.am to receive a certificate verifying legal residence for the duration of the employment contract (minimum one year if indefinite); the certificate is currently free. This route is heavily used by relocated Russian professionals.
Work: No work permit needed; EAEU Treaty Art.97
Study: May study while employed
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family also permit-exempt, register online
Government fee
AMD 0
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (3)
EAEU passportValid passport of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan.How to get it ↓
Employment contractContract with an Armenian employer determining the certificate validity.How to get it ↓
Registration on workpermit.amOptionalVoluntary registration to obtain the certificate of lawful stay (recommended for stays over 180 days).How to get it ↓
Skilled Work Visa
Armenia Work Permit & Temporary Work Residence
The employer applies online via the official workpermit.am portal; after a labor-market check by the Ministry of Labour, the foreign employee receives a single combined work-permit-and-temporary-residence card valid up to 1 year, renewable (state fee AMD 105,000). Minimum full-time salary is about AMD 75,000 net/month and the whole process takes roughly two months. Many categories are exempt from the work permit, including EAEU citizens, ethnic Armenians, students, business owners and highly qualified specialists.
Work: Employer-sponsored work permit + residence
Study: May enroll in study programs
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse and children get temp residence
Government fee
AMD 105,000
Service fee
AMD 85,000
Processing time
60 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Employee passportValid passport copy of the foreign candidate.How to get it ↓
Employer registration on workpermit.amCompany registers and posts the vacancy for ministry confirmation.How to get it ↓
Job description and employment termsVacancy details including salary information.How to get it ↓
Education/qualification documentsDiplomas or qualification certificates, apostilled/legalized.How to get it ↓
Commitment to sign employment contractEmployer letter of commitment; contract signed upon approval.How to get it ↓
State fee paymentAMD 105,000 for grant or extension of work-based temporary residence.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
1 route
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Business Investor Visa
Armenia Business Owner Residence (LLC Route)
Founding or owning an Armenian company (LLC registration takes 1-2 days, 100% foreign ownership allowed, currently no minimum capital) is recognized grounds for residence; business owners and executives are exempt from the work permit. Most applicants take a 1-year temporary permit (AMD 105,000), and under current rules established business owners can also qualify directly for the 5-year permanent permit (AMD 140,000). Armenia has no golden visa or citizenship-by-investment program — this entrepreneurial route is the main investment-linked pathway.
Work: Operate own LLC; residence ground Art.15(e)
Study: May enroll in study programs
Residency after 3 years
Family: Spouse and children get temp residence
Government fee
AMD 105,000
Processing time
45 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportOriginal plus notarized Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
Company registration documentsState registry extract showing the applicant as shareholder and/or director.How to get it ↓
Medical certificateHealth certificate from an Armenian clinic.How to get it ↓
State fee paymentAMD 105,000 (temporary) or AMD 140,000 (permanent).How to get it ↓
Evidence of business activityOptionalTax payments/turnover evidence strengthen renewal and permanent applications.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
No verified routes yet
Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Not yet researched
Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
3 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Armenia Family Reunification Residence
Close family members (spouse, child, parent — currently also sibling, grandparent, grandchild) of an Armenian citizen or of a foreigner holding Armenian residence may obtain a 1-year temporary residence permit, renewable. Relatives of Armenian citizens are currently exempt from the state fee (otherwise AMD 105,000); dependents of a residence-permit holder pay the standard fee per applicant. Family residence years count toward permanent residence (3 years) and citizenship.
Government fee
AMD 0
Service fee
AMD 110,000
Processing time
45 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportOriginal plus notarized Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
Proof of family relationshipMarriage/birth certificates, apostilled or legalized and translated into Armenian.How to get it ↓
Sponsor's status documentArmenian passport or residence card of the citizen/resident family member.How to get it ↓
Medical certificateHealth certificate from an Armenian clinic.How to get it ↓
Proof of address registrationOptionalLocal address registration in Armenia.How to get it ↓
Spouse / Partner Visa
Armenia Residence for Spouses of Citizens
The foreign spouse of an Armenian citizen obtains a temporary (1-year) or, after qualifying, permanent residence permit; spouses of citizens are currently exempt from the state fee and from work-permit requirements. After two years of marriage (with a period of residence in Armenia, or having a common child) the spouse may apply for Armenian citizenship through simplified naturalization. Visa-required spouses can also obtain Armenian visas without invitation.
Government fee
AMD 0
Service fee
AMD 110,000
Processing time
45 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportOriginal plus notarized Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
Marriage certificateApostilled/legalized and translated into Armenian if issued abroad.How to get it ↓
Spouse's Armenian passportIdentity document of the Armenian-citizen spouse.How to get it ↓
Medical certificateHealth certificate from an Armenian clinic.How to get it ↓
Ancestry / Repatriation
Armenian Citizenship by Descent (Ethnic Armenians)
Foreigners of Armenian origin (or with an Armenian parent/grandparent) may acquire Armenian citizenship through simplified naturalization with no residence period, no language test, no constitution exam and no investment — the flagship diaspora repatriation route. Ethnicity is typically proven by a baptismal certificate from a recognized Armenian church or an official document recording Armenian ethnicity, apostilled and translated. Dual citizenship is allowed; citizens gain an EAEU-mobility passport.
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportWith notarized Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
Birth certificateApostilled/legalized with Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
Proof of Armenian ethnicityBaptismal certificate from an Armenian Apostolic/Catholic/Evangelical church validated by an Armenian diplomatic mission, or a government document recording Armenian descent (own or parents'/grandparents').How to get it ↓
Marriage/name-change certificatesOptionalIf names differ across documents.How to get it ↓
Application formCitizenship application filed via mcs-citizenship.am or an Armenian consulate.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Dependent Relative Visa
2 routes
Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Long-Term Residence Permit
Armenia Special Residence Status (10-Year Special Passport)
A 10-year renewable special residence status, issued as a distinctive 'special passport', granted primarily to foreigners of Armenian origin and, by government decision, to other foreigners carrying out significant economic or cultural activity in Armenia (state fee AMD 150,000, processing about 3-6 months). Holders enjoy visa-free entry, near-citizen rights (no voting), exemption from work permits, and may own agricultural land. It is Armenia's closest analogue to a long-term/investor residence program.
Government fee
AMD 150,000
Processing time
135 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportOriginal plus notarized Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
Proof of Armenian origin or contributionDocument attesting Armenian ethnicity (e.g. baptismal certificate) or evidence of significant economic/cultural activity in Armenia.How to get it ↓
PhotosPassport-format photos for the special passport.How to get it ↓
Medical certificateHealth certificate from an Armenian clinic.How to get it ↓
A 5-year renewable permanent residence card (state fee AMD 140,000) for foreigners who have lawfully resided in Armenia for 3 years, have close family of Armenian citizens, or — under current practice — own an active Armenian business. Holders need no work permit and have near-full economic rights. After 3 years of residence in Armenia, permanent residents may apply for citizenship by ordinary naturalization (language/constitution requirements apply unless ethnically Armenian).
Government fee
AMD 140,000
Processing time
45 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportOriginal plus notarized Armenian translation.How to get it ↓
Proof of qualifying groundEvidence of 3 years lawful residence, family ties, or business ownership in Armenia.How to get it ↓
Proof of housing and means of subsistenceAccommodation in Armenia and income/funds to support oneself.How to get it ↓
How to get these documents General guidance for any passport.
Valid passport
How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Digital photo
How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Online payment
How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Travel insurance
How to get this document
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of onward travel
How to get this document
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Approved invitation
How to get this document
Ask your host, company or institution in the destination to write an invitation letter with their details, your details, and the purpose and dates of the visit. Some countries require it to be officially registered or legalised by local immigration (e.g. a notarised or authority-stamped invitation).
Issued by
Host / inviting organisation
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days–weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Visa fee payment
How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Qualifying third-country visa/permit
How to get this document
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Issued by
Civil registry / interior ministry
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–several weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Admission letter
How to get this document
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Issued by
School / university (admissions office)
Typical cost
Usually free
Typical time
A few days–2 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Education contract
How to get this document
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Issued by
Employer / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Medical certificate
How to get this document
Book a medical examination with a doctor or, where required, a clinic on the consulate's approved-panel list. Tests may include a general exam, a chest X-ray/TB screening and blood tests; the clinic issues the certificate directly.
Issued by
Licensed doctor / panel clinic
Typical cost
$30–$200
Typical time
1–2 weeks including results
Verified 11 Jun 2026
PE state registration certificate
How to get this document
Get an up-to-date extract from the commercial/companies register (chamber of commerce or trade registry) showing your company's registration, or your trade or professional licence. Many registries issue this online for a small fee.
Issued by
Commercial register / chamber of commerce
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Registration on workpermit.am
How to get this document
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Issued by
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
A few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Education/qualification documents
How to get this document
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Prove the family link with civil documents — marriage and birth certificates connecting you to the relative, a family or household register, or, for unmarried partners, evidence of cohabitation (joint lease, bills, photos). Civil documents often need an apostille and translation.
Have your sponsor sign a letter or affidavit of support undertaking to cover your costs, attaching their ID and proof of funds or income. Some countries require a notarised affidavit or an official guarantee form.
Issued by
Sponsor (sometimes notarised)
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of address registration
How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Marriage certificate
How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your marriage (or divorce) certificate from the civil registry that recorded it. For foreign use add an apostille or legalisation and a certified translation.
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
Write a signed cover or motivation letter explaining the purpose of your trip or application, your plans and your ties to your home country, addressed to the consulate. You prepare this yourself.
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