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Visa requirements vary by nationality
Citizens of 80+ countries can enter Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days per year
Remote work for foreign employers/clients is widely tolerated and no work permit is required. However, there is no explicit legal framework authorizing it on a tourist entry. If you stay over 183 days (by combining visa-free with other status), you become tax resident.
Non-residents are taxed only on Armenian-sourced income. If you stay 183+ days in a calendar year, you become tax resident and are taxed on worldwide income at a flat 20% rate. Micro-business regime (0% tax up to AMD 24M/year) and turnover tax (1-5%) available for registered Individual Entrepreneurs.
Electronic visa for extended stays up to 120 days, ideal for tourism, short-term study, or medical treatment
Remote work for foreign employers/clients is widely tolerated. No work permit needed if not employed by an Armenian entity. With a 60-day extension, total stay can reach 180 days — approaching the 183-day tax residency threshold.
Extension: 60 days (max 1x)
Cost: 30,000 AMD
Process: Apply at the Migration and Citizenship Service (14 Tairov St, Yerevan) or Passport and Visa Department of Police before visa expires. Submit application form, passport, photo (35x45mm), and pay fee (500 AMD per day).
If total stay exceeds 183 days in a calendar year (possible with extension), you become tax resident with flat 20% rate on worldwide income. Micro-business regime (0% tax up to AMD 24M/year) and turnover tax (1-5%) available for registered Individual Entrepreneurs.
Employer-sponsored work authorization. No state fee for the permit itself; AMD 105,000 for the required temporary residence card.
Authorizes employment with the sponsoring Armenian employer. From November 1, 2026: new work visa category required for entry, cannot switch from tourist status to work authorization inside Armenia.
Extension: 365 days (max 0x)
Cost: 105,000 AMD
Process: Employer submits renewal application via workpermit.am before current permit expires. Residence card extension also costs AMD 105,000.
Renewal: Renewable annually. From November 2026, new rules apply: work permit fee increases to AMD 150,000 (from January 2027), and labor market test is replaced by annual government quota.
Employment income taxed at flat 20%. Employer withholds income tax and social contributions. Starting 2026, mandatory health insurance contribution of AMD 129,600/year for income above AMD 2.4M.
One-year residence card for work, business, study, family, or Armenian origin. Main path for digital nomads via Individual Entrepreneur registration.
Temporary residence permit allows freelance work, business activity, and remote employment. Many digital nomads use this route by registering as Individual Entrepreneur (IE). No income minimum required.
Extension: 365 days (max 0x)
Cost: 105,000 AMD
Process: Apply at least 30 days before current permit expires. Submit renewal application with updated documents to Migration and Citizenship Service.
Renewal: Renewable annually with no limit on renewals. After 3 years of continuous residence, eligible for permanent residence permit.
Residence permit holders staying 183+ days are tax residents (20% flat rate on worldwide income). IE registration enables micro-business regime (0% tax up to AMD 24M/year) or turnover tax (1-5%). IT sector workers can access 1% turnover tax rate.
Electronic visa for short visits up to 21 days for tourism, business, or transit
Remote work for foreign employers is tolerated but not explicitly authorized. A 21-day stay is unlikely to trigger any tax obligations.
Stays under 183 days: non-resident status, taxed only on Armenian-sourced income. A 21-day stay has no practical tax implications for remote workers with foreign clients.
Multiple entry electronic visa valid for 6 months, allowing stays of up to 60 days per entry
Remote work for foreign employers is tolerated. Multiple entry format allows flexible travel in and out of Armenia. Monitor total days to track tax residency threshold (183 days).
Non-residents taxed only on Armenian-sourced income. If cumulative stays exceed 183 days in a calendar year, you become tax resident (20% flat rate on worldwide income).
Multiple entry electronic visa valid for 1 year, allowing stays of up to 120 days per entry
Remote work for foreign employers is tolerated. Multiple entry format with 120-day stays is well-suited for digital nomads who want flexibility without a residence permit.
If cumulative stays exceed 183 days in a calendar year, you become tax resident (20% flat rate on worldwide income). Monitor your total days carefully with this visa type.
Short-stay visa for travelers passing through Armenia en route to a third country, up to 3 days
Transit visa is strictly for passing through Armenia. No work or extended stay activities permitted.
No tax implications for a transit stay of up to 3 days.
Five-year residence permit for long-term residents, Armenian spouses, or persons of Armenian origin
Permanent residents have full right to work, start a business, or work remotely in Armenia.
Permanent residents are considered tax residents. Flat 20% income tax on worldwide income. All IE/micro-business tax regimes available.
Prestigious 10-year permit for ethnic Armenians and distinguished individuals, granting full work and residence rights. Being abolished November 2026.
Full right to work, study, and conduct business in Armenia. Holders receive a special Armenian passport.
Holders are considered tax residents if residing in Armenia 183+ days. Same tax rules as permanent residents apply.
Visitor visa for business meetings, conferences, fairs, and non-commercial engagements in Armenia
Business visa covers meetings, conferences, and fairs — not direct employment or paid commercial activity in Armenia. Remote work for foreign employers is tolerated but not explicitly covered.
Non-residents taxed only on Armenian-sourced income. Business visa stay unlikely to trigger tax residency unless combined with other stays exceeding 183 days.
Visitor visa for enrollment at Armenian educational institutions, up to 120 days with 60-day extension
Study visa is for educational purposes only. Does not authorize any form of employment.
Students are not typically tax-resident unless staying 183+ days. Foreign-sourced scholarship income is generally not taxable.
Visa requirements can change frequently. This information is provided for general guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always verify current requirements with the official embassy or immigration authorities before making travel plans.