Question 1

How much does a residence permit in Armenia cost?

Accepted Answer

OneBusiness support costs 247,500 ֏ excluding VAT. State fee: 150,000 ֏ for a temporary 1-year permit and 250,000 ֏ for a permanent 5-year permit. Notarized passport translation is 6,000 ֏, the medical certificate is 60,000 ֏.

Question 2

How long does it take to get a residence permit in Armenia?

Accepted Answer

Applications are filed electronically and reviewed within 30 days. Renewal follows the same procedure.

Question 3

On what grounds can I get a residence permit in Armenia?

Accepted Answer

Business and sole proprietorship, employment under a work permit, study, marriage to an Armenian citizen, Armenian origin, or relatives with an Armenian residence permit or citizenship. Most of our clients apply on the basis of a registered sole proprietorship.

Question 4

What documents are needed for a residence permit in Armenia?

Accepted Answer

The passport you entered Armenia with, the document confirming the grounds, a medical certificate, an application form, a copy of the page with the entry stamp, six 35 × 45 mm photos and the receipt for the state fee.

Question 5

What types of residence permit exist in Armenia?

Accepted Answer

A temporary permit for 1 year, the basic form when you first move, and a permanent permit for 5 years, available after three years of residence on a temporary permit.

Question 6

When can a residence permit in Armenia be cancelled?

Accepted Answer

If you are absent from Armenia for more than 183 days, or if business activity is suspended for more than 180 days.

Question 7

Is the state fee refunded if the application is refused?

Accepted Answer

No. The fee pays for the review and is not refunded. Refusals usually follow poor preparation, which is why we check the documents before filing.

Question 8

What comes after a residence permit?

Accepted Answer

After three years of residence on a temporary permit you can apply for a permanent 5-year permit or for Armenian citizenship.