Passport renewal in Armenia
Renewing an Armenian passport involves submitting an application to the relevant migration services or consular department. Applicants typically need to provide existing identification and biometric data to receive a new passport booklet.
It is generally recommended to initiate the renewal process at least 3 to 6 months before the current passport expires. This allows sufficient time to account for administrative processing periods and potential delays in scheduling appointments.
Start 90 days ahead
Standard processing times can fluctuate depending on whether the application is filed domestically or at a diplomatic mission abroad, and whether expedited services are requested.
The process
- 1Verify the specific requirements for renewal based on current residency status.
- 2Schedule an appointment with the nearest local Passport and Visa Division office or Armenian diplomatic mission abroad.
- 3Complete the official application form provided by the authority.
- 4Submit the required documentation and have biometric data, such as fingerprints and a digital photograph, captured at the office.
- 5Pay the applicable state duty fee at a bank or through the authorized electronic payment system.
- 6Collect the new passport once the authority notifies that processing is complete.
What to bring
- Current passport
- Proof of state duty payment
- Completed application form
- Military registration document (for male applicants within the relevant age range)
Who handles it
ՀՀ ՆԳՆ միգրացիայի և քաղաքացիության ծառայություն (Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia)
The state duty fee varies based on the type of passport and processing speed; applicants should confirm the current tariff via the official government portal or local office.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure that personal data provided on the application form matches exactly what is recorded in existing civil registry documents.
- Verify if additional documentation is required if there has been a recent change in personal information, such as a name change.
- Confirm whether the specific office requires a prior appointment booking, as walk-in services may not be available.
Sources
- Migration and Citizenship Service of the Republic of Armenia migration.e-gov.am
- e-Gov Armenia - Information on State Duties e-gov.am
Other documents in Armenia
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