·Republic of Armenia·Material change·Scheduled
Armenia's new law on foreigners takes effect
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A new Armenian law on foreigners, effective 1 August 2026, modernises residence processing with online filing, biometric cards, and a revised permanent-residence framework.
What changed
- The new framework introduces online filing and biometric residence cards and replaces the former 10-year special-residence status with a 5-year permanent-residence permit.
- A 183-day annual presence expectation and updated quotas apply under the new rules.
- Armenia still has no separately named digital-nomad visa; remote workers typically use an entrepreneur or work-based residence.
Routes affected
Primary source
Primary source
Migration and Citizenship Service (Armenia) ↗ · Migration and Citizenship Service (Armenia)
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