Work visas
Armenian Work Permit and Employment Residence Status
The route for foreign nationals employed by an Armenian employer, filed online through the government work-permit system and granting employment-based residence status.
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Work permit validity (commonly cited as 1 year, renewable), fees and processing times are from secondary sources; verify on workpermit.am and migration.mia.gov.am.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Armenia government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Work permit / employment-based residence status
- Route type
- Work / employment
- Application
- Online (mandatory since 1 January 2022)
- Administered by
- Migration and Citizenship Service (workpermit.am)
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from an Armenian employer
- Employers hiring staff who are not Armenian citizens
Requirements
- An Armenian employer to sponsor and file the application
- Employment contract and supporting company documentation
- Application submitted through the online work-permit system
How to apply
- Employer files the work permit / employment residence application online at workpermit.am
- Provide the required company, tax and employment documents
- Residence status is issued alongside the approved work permit
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.