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Armenia Permanent Residence — Family

8 facts quoted from the official source

Permanent residence for the spouse or close relative of an Armenian citizen or Special Residence holder who has housing and means of subsistence and has legally resided in Armenia for at least three years.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
grandparents, spouse +3
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial meansThe applicant must have means of subsistence, but no numeric threshold is published.
  • Prior legal residenceThe applicant must have resided legally in Armenia for at least three years before applying.
  • Qualifying relationshipThe MCS lists spouse and close relatives including parents, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren.
  • Qualifying sponsorPermanent family residence requires a close relative who is an Armenian citizen or Special Residence holder.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationSecured housing in Armenia is required.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsspousechildrensiblingsparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • State dutyThe general permanent card fee is AMD 140,000; the reciprocal fee for US citizens is AMD 90,000.via mfa.am · checked 2026-07-25
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permanent card validityThe permanent card is valid for five years and may be extended for five years.via mfa.am
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeResidence applications are processed within up to 30 days.via mfa.am
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Armenia?
The official source states: Permanent residence for the spouse or close relative of an Armenian citizen or Special Residence holder who has housing and means of subsistence and has legally resided in Armenia for at least three years.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must have means of subsistence, but no numeric threshold is published. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, spouse, children, siblings, parents.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Armenia?
The official source states: Secured housing in Armenia is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official migration.mia.gov.am page for this route, last read 2026-07-25.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migration.mia.gov.amLast read 2026-07-25 Every quote on this page is from this Armenia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-25 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Armenia

2 other family routes to Armenia.

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