Armenia employment-based temporary residence status (work permit via workpermit.am), with changes to the Law 'On Foreigners' in force from 1 November 2026
The employer applies online on workpermit.am. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs must agree to the foreign hire. The employer then adds the worker's data and the Migration and Citizenship Service grants employment-based temporary residence and a residence card. EAEU citizens are exempt from work permits but must still confirm lawful residence online. Amendments adopted on 20 January 2026 take effect no later than 1 November 2026. They bring in an annual quota, a single electronic platform, a work entry visa of up to 120 days, and residence status of up to 1 year.
Life in Armenia
Money
3
Currency
Armenian Dram
AMD
Armenian Dram
Cost of living
41
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 20%
Income tax (national)
VAT 20%
Flat 20% on employment income since 1 January 2023 (Tax Code art. 150); lower rates apply to dividends (5%) and royalties (10%).
Living
1
Happiness
#87 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign nationals, other than EAEU citizens, hired by an employer in Armenia.
Eligibility
Employer-led online application
Your employer must apply online on workpermit.am.
Since 1 January 2022- Authorised representatives of the employer may act on the platform
Official wording
Since 1 January 2022, employers must apply online on workpermit.am. Authorised representatives of the employer may act on the platform.
Ministry of Labour consent
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs must consent to the vacancy, then the employer enters your personal data within 15 working days.
15 working days
Employer deadline
- Ministry consent is needed to hire a foreigner
Official wording
The vacancy must be described and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs must consent to hiring a foreigner. The employer then has 15 working days to enter the foreigner's personal data.
EAEU citizens exemptEAEU citizens
EAEU citizens and their family members do not need any permit document to work. They must still apply online to confirm lawful residence.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementExemption list professions
- Document checklistEmployer registration and vacancy description on workpermit.am
- FeesTemporary residence card for a foreign employee (state duty)
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