Armenia•AsiaEmployment Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
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
Temporary residence permit for foreign nationals with valid employment contracts and work permits. Required for all foreign workers except highly skilled specialists and those with special/permanent residency.
Employment residence permits allow foreign nationals to legally work in Armenia. Most foreign workers require both a work permit from the Ministry of Labor and a residence permit from the Migration Service. Exceptions exist for highly skilled specialists in specific fields (IT, agriculture, etc.) and those with special/permanent residency.
Annual Visa Allocation
35,000 visas per year
The maximum number of permits is determined annually by the Minister of National Economy and cannot exceed the average number of vacancies from the previous year. For 2025, the combined quota for the Residence Permit for Employment Purposes and the Guest Worker Residence Permit is set at 35,000. Unused quotas do not roll over to the following year.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
75,000 AMD
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original passport valid through employment period
Employment contract
Signed contract with Armenian employer
Work permit
Issued by Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or employer housing provision
Health insurance
Valid health insurance in Armenia
Sponsor Documents
Work permit application
Submitted by employer to MLSA
Company registration
Proof of employer business registration
Job description
Detailed position description and requirements
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Advantages
- Enables legal employment in Armenia
- No application fee
- Renewable as long as employed
- Can bring dependents
- Path to permanent residency
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Tied to specific job
- Work permit process lengthy
- Labor market testing required
- Cannot switch employers without new permit
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain job offer and signed employment agreement from Armenian employer
Employer applies for work permit
Employer submits work permit application to Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
Labor market testing
MLSA conducts test to verify no available Armenian workers
Receive work permit
Work permit issued for duration of employment contract (max 1 year)
Enter Armenia
Travel to Armenia on appropriate visa
Register residence
Register address at local migration office
Apply for residence permit
Submit application with work permit to Migration Service
Receive residence card
Obtain temporary residence card valid for 1 year
Application Forms
Work Permit Application
Residence Permit Application
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