🇦🇲 Armenia · Employer-sponsored work
Standalone Work Permit (employer-sponsored) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migration.e-gov.am/en/service/work_permits/info.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“ABOUT THE SERVICE ... an employer willing to involve a foreign national employee, submits the application for granting the person an employment-based residence status”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.