Diaspora - Frequently asked questions

Who grants citizenship?

How does a married couple acquire citizenship?

How is the citizenship of a child established?

Can a person who has decided to live permanently in other country terminate his/her Republic of Armenia citizenship?

What documents are required to receive a passport?

How can a lost or invalid passport of an RA citizen be recovered in a foreign country?

What should a citizen of the RA do if he or she has attained the age of 18, but does not have a passport?

What should a citizen of the RA do if he is not drafted?

Who is allowed to send an invitation to a non-resident to visit the RA?

In which cases are non-residents not allowed to enter the RA?

What do temporary, permanent and special residency statuses mean? Who is each granted to, and for how long?

What is the basis for rejecting a residence permit for a non-resident?

In what order may a non-resident appeal the rejection of a residence permit application?

In case of rejection of an application for a residence permit, how soon may a non-resident reapply for a residence permit?

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