Published: 29.09.2026
The official Migration and Citizenship Service pages describe procedures for obtaining temporary and permanent residence status in Armenia. Temporary status requires an in-person appointment and is issued for up to one year, while the permanent residence card is valid for five years; employers must submit employment-based applications online.
According to the sources, the core residence-status procedure remains structured around an appointment at the Migration and Citizenship Service for temporary and permanent status, while employment-based applications are submitted electronically by the employer. Permanent residence grounds include Armenian origin, entrepreneurial activity, and certain family connections subject to residence, housing, and subsistence conditions. Applicants should prepare a passport with a notarized Armenian translation, photographs, proof of eligibility, a medical certificate, and the state-duty payment; the residence card is generally issued within 30 days, with a possible additional 30-day extension. This matters most to prospective long-term residents, entrepreneurs, and workers planning their documents and timeline, but is less important for short-term visitors.