How To Apply for Dual (Double) Citizenship In Armenia
If you live in Armenia and wish to submit an application make contact with the Visa department of the Armenian police, who will help with getting the application completed. Make sure that you possess the necessary documents listed in the Essential Documents section on the page accordingly.if you live outside of Armenia Contact us to contact an Armenian consulates or embassies that will assist you. The following links provide information on office locations that could be helpful.
The following link will provide you with a an overview of Armenian embassies throughout the world : Embassies
The following link will provide you with a the list of Armenian consulates throughout the world : Consulates
Documents Required Dual (Double) Citizenship
The following documents are mandatory with different criteria.
Anyone who is aged 18 or older that is not a citizen in the RA who has lived within the territory of the RA in the manner prescribed under Law for the past 3 years, is proficient in Armenian languages and acquainted to the laws of the Republic of Armenia for obtaining the citizenship of the RA. personally bring the following documents at the department of passports and visas at the RA police:
- Application form completed
- Autobiography
- Passport and duplicate
- 6 Photo 35 x 45? ?
- Medical certificate
- Permanent residence certificate in the RA for the last three years
- Person who fills out the questionnaire in person to the person in charge of PD.
Anyone who is been married to a citizen of RA or is the parent of a child that is citizens of RA in order to gain citizenship of RA must personally submit all of the documents listed below to department of passports and visas in the RA police(in Armenia); to the Armenian Embassy or Consulate (in the foreign country):
- The completed application form
- Autobiography
- Passport and duplicate
- 6 Photo 35 x 45? ?
- Medical certificate
- A marriage certificate and a copy
- Spouse’s passport, along with his or her passport or the certificate of the spouse’s citizenship
- Birth certificate of their child, and a copy of an official certificate of citizenship of RA and its copy or a passport issued by RA and an original duplicate
A person who’s parents or one of them previously held citizenship or was from Armenia, or was born in the Republic of Armenia, and who, after reaching the age of 18 within the space of three years, made an application for citizenship in RA or who, on or after January 1 1995, according to the statement, was granted the RA citizenship within the Republic of Armenia must personally submit the following documents to the Passport and Visa Department of RA police (in Armenia); to the Armenian Embassy or Consulate (in the foreign country):
- Application form completed
- Autobiography
- Passport and duplicate
- 6 photo 35 x 45? ?
- Medical certificate
- Birth certificate and duplicate
Anyone who is Armenian or has Armenian ancestors and must present these documents Passport and Visa Department of RA police (in Armenia); to the Armenian Embassy or Consulate (in other countries):
- The completed application form
- Autobiography
- Passport and duplicate
- 6 photo 35×45 ? ?
- Medical certificate
- Birth certificate and duplicate
- A document that confirms his Armenian origins – biological parent (grandparents or siblings or brothers) or a copy or another document verifying the citizenship
Someone who has rendered extraordinary services for Armenia and the Republic of Armenia and who has been granted the right to nationality of RA must personally submit all of the documents listed below to Passport and Visa Department of RA police (in Armenia); to the Armenian Embassy or Consulate (in other countries):
- Application form completed
- Autobiography
- Passport and duplicate
- 6 photo 35×45 ? ?
- Medical certificate
If you are a person without been granted citizenship, but can present the appropriate documents, in lieu of copies of their passports must be presented:
- The temporary residence certificate of the individual who does no nationality and its duplicate of a passport or travel documents.
- The document that indicates the situation of temporary residence within the RA and copies.
Office Locations and Contacts
If you reside in Armenia and want to apply for a visa you can get in touch with the Visa department of the Armenian police. They will assist you in completing it.
If you live in a different country than Armenia If you live outside Armenia, please contact an Armenian consulates or embassies who are able to assist you. These links will provide you with information on offices and locations that could help.
This link gives you a an overview of Armenian embassies across the globe : Embassies
This link gives you a an alphabetical list of Armenian consulates across the globe : Consulates
What Are All The Eligibility
Anyone legally capable (capable) person over 18 years old who has no nationality of the Republic of Armenia (RA) is eligible to apply for acceptance to the citizenship of the RA in the following circumstances:
- has resided in the region of RA in the manner that is prescribed in the Law for the past 3 years.
- Are competent in Armenian language.
- Has a good understanding of The Constitution and the RA Constitution. RA.
A person who does not have citizenship in the RA is able to be admitted to an RA citizen RA without the requirement of the residency term, in the event that he/she:
- Wed a citizen of RA or has children or father with a citizenship of RA.
- Are parents or at the very the very least one parent that been citizens of the RA in the past, or were born in within the territorial area of RA and applied for citizenship of the RA within three years of becoming aged 18.
- Armenian by birth and has resided on the region in the RA.
- On January 1, 1995, according to the application, the applicant was granted RA citizenship.
Anyone who is applying for citizenship must submit personal proof of the application to the appropriate Bodies of the Government of the RA.