Citizenship — Recovery (former Armenian citizen, post-1995) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Who is eligible

Costs

Documents

• Application questionnaire
• Foreign state issued valid passport and a copy
• Six color photos (35 x 45 mm)
• Birth certificate and a copy
• Marriage certificate and a copy (if there has been a change in last name)
• Passport of spouse and Armenian translation (if change in last name)
• Birth certificate of child and copy, or Armenian passport of child or parent and copy, or other proof of Armenian citizenship (if applying under clause 4)
• Documents confirming Armenian descent (ancestry) of the applicant, e.g., baptism certificate, official document of Armenian descent, birth certificate or ID of parent/grandparent/sibling with Armenian ancestry
• Documents proving kinship to Armenian descent person (as relevant)
• Non-citizenship certificate of a stateless person and copy (if applicable)
• Convention Travel Document of a refugee (if applicable)
• Documents confirming the residence status or lawful residency and a copy
• Receipt for payment of the state filing fee
• Additional documents might be requested if required

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mfa.am/en/citizenship/.
3. Typical processing: ~90 days.