Quick Facts
Visa Duration
1 Year (Renewable annually or for 5-year periods)
Income Required
Active client invoicing / bank activity
Processing Time
20 to 30 Days
Renewable
Yes
Family Allowed
Yes
Remote Work Allowed
Yes
Requirements
- Registration as an independent contractor / Sole Proprietor (Private Entrepreneur) with the Armenian tax authority.
- Valid passport with certified Armenian translation.
- Proof of remote business activity or active client agreements outside Armenia.
- Clean medical fitness certificate obtained locally in Armenia.
Application Process
- Step 1
Enter Armenia on visa-free or tourist entry status.
- Step 2
Register as a Sole Proprietor (PE) at the State Register of Legal Entities in Yerevan.
- Step 3
Submit temporary residence application to the Migration and Citizenship Service of Armenia.
- Step 4
Provide biometric data and pick up the 1-year residency card.
Estimated Costs
Residence Permit Fee105,000 AMD (~$270 USD)
Sole Proprietor Registration FeeFree / Minimal administrative costs
Pros & Cons
Pro
Extremely favorable tax framework for micro-businesses (0% to 5% tax rates) and straightforward residency pathway.
Con
Requires in-person registration of local sole proprietorship structure in Yerevan.
FAQs
Can my family join me under this visa?+
Yes. Spouses, children, and parents qualify for temporary residence through family reunification.
Does this visa grant access to the Schengen area?+
No. Valid strictly for legal residence in Armenia.
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