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Citizenship of the Republic of Armenia

Official name: ՀՀ քաղաքացիության ձեռքբերում

We identify the right grounds, prepare, translate and legalise your documents, file your application in the electronic system and support you until the competent authority decides.

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Our services
On request
State fees are separate
Competent authority
Migration and Citizenship Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia; decision by decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia
Information status
Partially verifiedLast verified: 24 October 2026

Overview

About this service

Armenian citizenship can be acquired on several grounds set out in the Law of the Republic of Armenia "On Citizenship of the Republic of Armenia": Armenian origin, having a parent or child who is an Armenian citizen, marriage to an Armenian citizen, three years of lawful residence in Armenia, restoration of former citizenship, refugee or stateless status, and parents who previously held Armenian citizenship.

Since 1 January 2026, applications are filed exclusively through the electronic citizenship case management system at mcs-citizenship.am. After a preliminary review, the applicant presents original documents at an appointment. Applicants who are not of Armenian origin take a test on the Constitution of Armenia and the Armenian language. Citizenship is granted by decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia. Armenia permits dual citizenship.

Our job is careful preparation: we assess your grounds, build your document list, arrange apostille, translation and notarisation, file the application and support you at every stage. Decisions are made solely by the competent state authorities.

Who it's for

  • People of Armenian origin in Armenia and abroad
  • Spouses of Armenian citizens
  • Parents and children of Armenian citizens
  • Foreign nationals lawfully resident in Armenia for three years or more
  • Former Armenian citizens and their children

What you get

  • A detailed assessment of your grounds, including proof of Armenian origin
  • Apostille, Armenian translation and notarisation arranged for you
  • Preliminary application completed and filed in the electronic system
  • Preparation for the Constitution and Armenian language test where required
  • A dedicated specialist through every stage

Requirements

Key requirements

  • 1Applicants must be adults with legal capacity; a simplified passport route applies to children under 16.
  • 2Armenian origin is proven by documents — for example, a birth certificate stating nationality, a baptism certificate or the documents of parents or grandparents.
  • 3Marriage: according to the official portal, at least two years of marriage to an Armenian citizen and at least 365 days of lawful residence in Armenia during that period.
  • 4Residence: lawful residence in Armenia for the last three years.
  • 5Applicants who are not of Armenian origin take a test on the Constitution of Armenia and the Armenian language.
  • 6The questionnaire result is a preliminary, non-binding assessment, not a legal opinion.
This is preliminary general information, not legal advice. Requirements depend on your situation and may change — a specialist will confirm them before we start.

Documents

Document checklist

The basic list. The exact set depends on your situation — after the questionnaire you get a personal checklist.

  • Applicant's passport

    Valid foreign passport (for stateless persons, the travel document).

    RequiredOriginalArmenian translation

  • Birth certificate

    Foreign documents require apostille or consular legalisation and an Armenian translation.

    RequiredOriginalArmenian translationApostille / legalisation

  • Photo 35 × 45 mm

    Digital photo meeting ISO standards for upload to the electronic system.

    Required

  • Proof of Armenian origin

    If your birth certificate does not state Armenian nationality: a baptism certificate, the birth certificate of a parent or grandparent, the parents' marriage certificate or another document recording nationality.

    Depends on your situationOriginalArmenian translationApostille / legalisation

  • Marriage certificate and spouse's passport

    Certificate of marriage to an Armenian citizen and the citizen spouse's passport.

    Depends on your situationOriginalArmenian translationApostille / legalisation

  • Documents of the citizen relative

    For a parent: the parent's Armenian passport and the parents' marriage certificate (for a father, also a paternity certificate where applicable). For a child: the child's Armenian passport and birth certificate.

    Depends on your situationOriginalArmenian translationApostille / legalisation

  • Documents of parents who were Armenian citizens

    Parents' passports, parents' marriage certificate and, where needed, a paternity certificate and other proof of relationship.

    Depends on your situationArmenian translationApostille / legalisation

  • Proof of lawful residence in Armenia

    One of: a residence card, a certificate of lawful stay, Armenian registration details or proof of citizenship of an EAEU member state.

    Depends on your situationOriginal

  • Refugee or stateless travel document

    Refugee Convention travel document or stateless person's passport.

    Depends on your situationOriginal

  • Name change document

    Marriage certificate or a certificate confirming the change of personal data.

    Depends on your situationOriginalArmenian translationApostille / legalisation

Foreign documents usually require an apostille or consular legalisation and a notarised Armenian translation. We will tell you exactly what your case needs.

Stages

How the procedure works

  1. 1

    Questionnaire and assessment

    You choose a pathway and answer questions; the system gives a preliminary assessment.

  2. 2

    Consultation and checklist

    A specialist confirms your grounds and prepares a personalised document list.

  3. 3

    Document preparation

    Apostille or legalisation, Armenian translation and notarisation.

  4. 4

    Electronic filing

    Preliminary application filed at mcs-citizenship.am and the state duty paid.

  5. 5

    Originals appointment

    Once the application is approved, a visit with originals and the test where required.

  6. 6

    Decision and passport

    The decision is made by presidential decree; then the citizen's passport is issued.

In-person attendance

Once the preliminary application is approved, you must attend in person with the originals of all documents at the Migration and Citizenship Service (17/10, 4th District, Davtashen, Yerevan) or, where provided, at an Armenian diplomatic mission. According to the official portal, appointments to present originals can currently be booked only in Armenia. The Constitution and Armenian language test is taken in person on site.

Our role

What we do — and what we don't

What we do

  • Analyse your situation and identify the lawful grounds
  • Help you locate documents proving Armenian origin or family relationship
  • Arrange apostille or consular legalisation, translation and notarisation
  • Complete and file the preliminary application at mcs-citizenship.am
  • Respond to the authority's comments and correct documents within the deadline
  • Prepare you for the originals appointment and, if needed, the test
  • Accompany you to the appointment and help with the passport afterwards

What we don't do

  • We do not grant citizenship: it is granted by decree of the President of Armenia after review by the competent authorities
  • We do not influence the decisions or timelines of state authorities and do not guarantee the outcome
  • We cannot take the test or attend the appointment on your behalf
  • We do not create or 'arrange' proof of origin — we only help locate and legalise existing documents
  • We do not advise on other countries' nationality law; please consult your country's authorities on dual citizenship

Pricing

Our fees

Choose the level of support that suits you. The final amount is fixed in an invoice before you pay.

  • Consultation

    Grounds assessment and a personal roadmap.

    Price confirmed by a specialist

    • Consultation with a citizenship specialist
    • Analysis of grounds and origin documents
    • Personalised document list and legalisation route
    Choose package
  • Recommended

    Standard

    Document preparation and electronic filing.

    Price confirmed by a specialist

    • Everything in Consultation
    • Review of all documents
    • Apostille, translation and notarisation coordinated
    • Filing at mcs-citizenship.am
    • Corrections in response to the authority
    Choose package

  • Full service

    End-to-end support from assessment to passport.

    Price confirmed by a specialist

    • Everything in Standard
    • Archive search for origin documents
    • Test preparation where required
    • Accompaniment to the originals appointment
    • Help with passport issuance
    Choose package

Add-ons

  • Document translation coordination

    Coordination of Armenian translation and notarisation through partner translators. Translation itself is quoted separately.

  • Priority handling

    Our specialists handle your case first. Does not affect processing times at government authorities.

  • Appointment accompaniment

    A specialist accompanies you to an in-person appointment at the authority (where permitted).

  • Archive document search

    Requests to Armenian archives for ancestors' birth, marriage or baptism records. Results depend on what the archives hold.

  • Test preparation

    Sessions on the Constitution of Armenia and the Armenian language for applicants who must take the test.

Our service prices are set by the company and may change; the price on your invoice applies. State fees and third-party costs (translation, notary) are not included. The exact price is confirmed by a specialist after a short review of your case — before you pay anything.

Fees & timelines

Official fees and timelines

State fees are paid to the state budget and are not included in our fees. Amounts are taken from official sources on the verification date — check the current figures before paying.

State fees

  • State fee for acquiring Armenian citizenship

    Non-refundable; paid online in the mcs-citizenship.am system. A specialist confirms the amount before payment.

    AMD 50,000

    VerifiedLast verified: 24 October 2026Source(opens in a new tab)

  • Apostille, translation and notarisation

    Depends on the issuing country and the number of documents. To be confirmed by a specialist.

    To be confirmed

    Unverified

  • Armenian citizen's passport issuance

    Paid separately after citizenship is acquired. To be confirmed by a specialist.

    To be confirmed

    Unverified

Official processing time

The preliminary application is reviewed within 15 working days; the decision is notified within 90 days of presenting originals (per the official portal). Timing depends on the authorities.

Partially verifiedLast verified: 24 October 2026Source(opens in a new tab)

Competent authority

Migration and Citizenship Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia; decision by decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia

MigrationArm is an independent private company and does not represent this authority.

Sources

Official sources

The information on this page is based on these sources. Rules change — if in doubt, rely on the authority's official website.

Information checkPartially verified

Last checked: 24 October 2026. "Verified" means the data was checked against an official source; "Partially verified" means some details need confirmation or changes are expected; "Unverified" means a specialist is still confirming the details.

FAQ

Questions about this service

Who can obtain citizenship under the simplified procedure?

The law provides a simplified procedure, in particular, for people of Armenian origin, spouses, parents and children of Armenian citizens, and former citizens. The exact conditions depend on the pathway — we will assess your situation.

How do I prove Armenian origin?

With a document recording Armenian nationality: your birth certificate, a baptism certificate or the documents of parents or grandparents. One convincing document is enough. A surname alone is not proof.

Do I need to take a language and Constitution test?

According to the official portal, applicants who are not of Armenian origin take the test. It has 33 questions, lasts 1 hour and requires at least 17 correct answers to pass.

Will I have to give up my current citizenship?

Armenia permits dual citizenship. Your other country's laws may say otherwise — please check with its authorities.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

The state fee for acquiring citizenship is 50,000 AMD (per the Armenian MFA). The preliminary application takes about 15 working days, and the decision is notified within 90 days of presenting originals. Translation, apostille and our fee are separate.

Can I apply from abroad?

The preliminary application is filed online from any country. Presenting the originals requires an in-person visit, and according to the official portal, appointments can currently be booked only in Armenia.

Do you guarantee citizenship?

No. Citizenship is granted by decree of the President of Armenia after review by the competent authorities. We are responsible for the quality of preparation, not for the state's decision.

Consultation

Not sure where to start?

A specialist will look at your situation, suggest the right procedure and prepare a document list. This is preliminary information, not a legal opinion.

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Duration
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