Published: 17.02.2026
Amendments to Armenia’s Law on Foreigners provide for abolishing the special residence status because its grounds overlap with those for permanent residence. The amendments also revise the grounds for permanent residence; under the currently effective rules, founders and directors of commercial organizations with at least 50% foreign participation are exempt from obtaining a work permit.
According to EY, Armenia is set to abolish the special residence status and revise the grounds for permanent residence. For future applicants, this means relying on the remaining residence categories and checking the updated requirements before preparing an application. The change is particularly relevant to entrepreneurs and company directors with foreign participation, for whom the current rules provide a work-permit exemption. Anyone planning to relocate through business activity or employment should pay attention to these amendments before applying for residence or work authorization.
- 🤔 ey.com