WORK PERMITS

Separate the job offer from the permission to work.

Understand the basic work-based residence workflow in Armenia before you or an employer start an application.

Settle in Armenia editorial team

WHO STARTS

The employer often carries the first application step.

For many foreign employees, the employer submits information about the vacancy and candidate through the state electronic platform. The exact process depends on nationality, role, and current rules.

EXCEPTIONS

Do not assume every worker needs the same document.

Citizens of EAEU member states and their families may be exempt from the permit-document requirement for work in Armenia. Other exemptions and pathways may apply, so verify your case before relying on a general explanation.

OFFICIAL CHECK

Use the government service before you commit.

Start with the Migration and Citizenship Service and the National Services Gateway. Requirements, forms, fees, and timelines can change.

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PRACTICAL ORIENTATION

A job and the right to work are related, but not identical.

Start by separating two decisions: the employer needs to understand whether they can hire you, while you need to understand which status and steps support lawful work and residence. This prevents a job offer from being mistaken for permission already granted.

Clarify the role

Record the role, employer, workplace, format, intended start date, and the candidate’s nationality.

Check the route

Identify the applicable government process and whether an exemption needs to be confirmed.

Prepare the file

Check documents, translations, employer details, and timing against current official instructions.

Confirm before starting

Do not begin work based only on a verbal promise or an outdated article.

Questions for the employer

Who submits the application and who pays any state fees?
Which status confirms the right to stay and work in Armenia?
Which timings depend on the authority and which depend on the employer?
What changes if the employer, role, or address changes?

Important: exemptions, fees, timelines, and document lists can change. Use the official source below and seek qualified advice when the consequences of an error are material.