Social Security Card

The Republic of Armenia The Social Security Number (social security card) guarantees the exercise of the social security rights of citizens. 

The Republic of Armenia issues Social Security Numbers to citizens of the Republic of Armenia, and to foreign nationals having the right to reside and residing in the Republic of Armenia.

It has a unique serial number and is necessary for employment, as well as:

• To receive poverty family benefits
• To receive unemployment benefits
• To receive old-age pensions
• To receive disability pensions
• To receive any other government benefit
• To open a bank account
• To pay taxes
• To obtain licenses

You will need your passport or residency permit to be able to apply for a Social Security Number.

If you obtain an identification card (ID card) issued in the form of a plastic card, it will include your social security number. So there will be no need to obtain an additional social security number (social security card). Only citizens of the Republic of Armenia can receive an identification card (ID card).

 

Contact Information

You can apply for a Social Security Card at the Passport and Visa Department of the Police Station commonly known as OVIR.

Address
Davtashen, 4th District, 17/10 Building
Yerevan, Armenia

Phone Numbers 

+374-10-370264 

+374-11-370268 

+374-11-370243

Hours
Monday thru Thursday - 9AM to 6PM
Friday - 10AM to 6PM