This is an example plan for a hypothetical scenario: Moving as a couple · Employment · Work residency · citizen of Russia
Relocation plan
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Documents, budget, and work arrangement are ready
A set of documents, financial reserve, and confirmed work scenario for relocating to Armenia have been established.
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The right to stay and work in Armenia has been confirmed
The required immigration status has been determined, taking into account Russian citizenship, and the employer’s actions have been prepared.
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Entry and basic housing have been arranged
The couple has entered Armenia, settled at the agreed address, and can begin their day-to-day life.
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Post-entry registrations and work-related logistics have been completed
The necessary identifiers and banking, medical, work, and everyday processes have been arranged.
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Determine the migration route for Russian citizens
The visa-free regime has been checked, and it has been determined whether each partner needs a residence permit or whether lawful stay and arranging employment through an employer are sufficient.
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Submit the necessary applications for migration status
If the selected scenario requires a residence permit or another document, the application has been submitted; if not, the rules for lawful stay and the deadlines for monitoring them have been recorded.
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Collect the couple’s personal and employment documents
An up-to-date set of passports, documents confirming marital status, employment records, and other paperwork required for entry, employment, and a possible residence permit has been compiled.
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Check the requirements for translation, notarization, and apostille
The required preparation method has been documented for each document, taking into account the requirements of Armenian authorities and the employer; unnecessary legalization has been excluded.
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Prepare a relocation budget for 3–6 months
The couple’s expenses for travel, the deposit and rent, communications, food, healthcare, and an emergency reserve are calculated within a monthly budget of 800–1200.
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Set up a monthly financial cycle in Armenia
The couple’s budget in the new currency, a 3–6-month reserve, regular transfers, and expense tracking for housing, food, transportation, and healthcare are set up.
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Arrange medical coverage before departure
Insurance has been selected or a method of paying for medical care has been confirmed for both partners for the relocation period and the start of work.
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Arrange access to doctors and pharmacy services
The validity of the medical coverage in Armenia has been verified, the nearest healthcare route has been selected, and the couple’s medical documents have been collected.
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Select and agree on long-term housing in Armenia
A neighborhood and housing option have been selected that fit the couple’s budget, with clear terms for rent, deposit, and address registration.
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Prepare a banking and payment route
Banks and methods for transferring funds from Russia have been selected, and the documents for opening an account after arrival have been prepared.
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Open an Armenian bank account
Each partner who needs one has opened a suitable account, and salary receipt, transfers, and access to online banking have been verified.
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Confirm the employment contract and the Armenian employer’s obligations
The position, income, start date, and the employer’s actions to formalize the foreign employee’s employment relationship have been agreed upon.
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Complete employment formalities after entry
The employer has received the necessary documents, the employment relationship has been formalized, and the couple has confirmation of the employment terms and a way to receive their salary.
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Organize the trip and transport of belongings
Tickets have been booked, the volume of belongings to be transported has been determined, and luggage and documents for crossing the border have been prepared.
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Enter the country and move in
The couple arrived in Armenia, retained proof of entry, and moved into the agreed accommodation.
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Register at the address and check the length of stay
The need to register at the address has been verified, the required actions have been completed, and a schedule for monitoring immigration status has been established.
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Obtain a social card and the necessary identification numbers
The identification numbers required for employment, banking transactions, tax procedures, and government services have been obtained or requested.
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Set up mobile communications, internet, and utility services
The couple has working local SIM cards, internet, and the necessary household payments set up; methods for making regular payments have been determined.
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Prepare scenarios for rejection, delay, or job loss
Actions are defined for issues with immigration status or employment: an alternative source of income, an extension of stay, returning, or relocating to another jurisdiction.