National ID card renewal in Armenia
How to renew a national ID card — how it works anywhere
Renewing an Armenian national identity card involves updating biometric data and administrative records through the national police services. The process requires a personal appearance to capture current photographs and fingerprints.
Applicants are generally advised to begin the renewal process at least 30 days before the current card expires. This accounts for potential fluctuations in office appointment availability and the standard production window for new identification documents.
Start 30 days ahead
While processing is generally efficient, administrative backlogs or system updates can occasionally extend the wait time for card issuance.
The process
- 1Locate the nearest Passport and Visa Department office or the relevant territorial subdivision.
- 2Submit the application form and provide the expiring national ID card for verification.
- 3Complete the biometric data collection process, including digital fingerprinting and a photograph.
- 4Pay the applicable administrative fee at the designated payment point.
- 5Receive a notification when the new ID card is ready for collection at the passport office.
What to bring
- Current national ID card
- Completed application form provided by the authority
- Proof of payment of the state duty
- Social security number (or public services number)
Who handles it
ՀՀ ոստիկանության անձնագրային և վիզաների վարչություն (Passport and Visa Department of the Police of the Republic of Armenia)
The fee is set by government regulation and is subject to change; it should be verified directly via the official Passport and Visa Department website or at the local office.
What commonly goes wrong
- Failure to update the address registration if a move has occurred since the last issuance.
- Incomplete documentation, particularly missing the public services number.
- Arriving at the passport office without confirming local operating hours or specific branch requirements.
Sources
This guide is based on one official source.
Don't rely on remembering
Renewals here take about 30 days to start. Add this document and Duratum will tell you when that window opens.