Granting a Residence Permit on the Basis of Armenian Origin

Who can apply on this basis

Foreign nationals who can substantiate their Armenian origin may apply for a residence permit on the basis of Armenian origin.

Application procedure and required documents

The supporting documents are as follows:

• birth certificate;
• if the birth certificate does not indicate Armenian origin, one document confirming Armenian origin must also be attached;
• baptism certificate;
• the birth certificate of a parent, grandfather, grandmother, biological sister, or brother, or another document containing an indication of Armenian origin;
• the marriage certificate of the parents, or of the grandfather and grandmother;
• the birth certificate or another document confirming the origin of a half-brother or half-sister, where the sibling’s Armenian origin derives from their common parent;
• where Armenian origin is traced through the father or paternal grandfather, a certificate of acknowledgment of paternity or a marriage certificate;
• a document confirming Armenian origin issued by the competent authorities of a foreign state.

Important to know

Notarized or consularly certified translations of all foreign-language documents, including the passport, must be attached.