Armenia•AsiaSpecial Residency - Armenian Diaspora
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
10 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Special 10-year residency permit for ethnic Armenians born abroad. Grants special Armenian passport and extensive rights. Program ending August 1, 2026 - no new applications after that date.
Special residency status grants ethnic Armenians born abroad a special Armenian passport and 10-year residency permit with extensive rights. This program is ending on August 1, 2026, and no new special passports will be issued after that date. Those currently eligible should apply immediately before the deadline.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original national passport
Birth certificate
Original or certified copy
Armenian ancestry documentation
Family records, genealogy, or heritage proof
Passport photo
Recent biometric photo
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Advantages
- 10-year validity (longest available)
- Special Armenian passport
- No visa needed for Armenia re-entry
- Full work rights
- Can own land
- Renewable indefinitely until program ends
- Can sponsor family
Considerations
- PROGRAM ENDING AUGUST 1, 2026
- Limited to ethnic Armenians only
- Application deadline imminent
- Will not be available after August 2026
Application Process
Verify Armenian ancestry
Document Armenian ethnicity and heritage
Gather documentation
Collect passport, birth certificate, family records
Contact Prime Minister's Office
Submit application before August 1, 2026 deadline
Await decision
Processing 30-60 days
Receive special passport
Obtain special Armenian passport
Application Forms
Special Residency Application
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