Since January 1, 2022, employers who wish to hire a foreign employee shall submit an application for acquiring employment-based residence status exclusively online.

To apply online, it is necessary to:

• apply online through the electronic work permit system (workpermit.am) as an employer (authorized representatives of the employer’s executive body may act on the platform)
• in the “New Application” section, under the “Work Permit” window, fill in the information related to the vacant job position and confirm the application

Within 15 working days after acquiring the consent from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to employ the foreign national, it is necessary to complete the foreign national’s personal data. There are specific cases where the work permit is issued based on additional documents. These cases are listed in the “Professions included in the exemption list” section of the application form.

The platform also allows submission of work permit applications for voluntary workers. In such cases, the application shall be submitted under the “Volunteer” section.

Service fee and Payment procedure

The fee for issuing a temporary residence card for a foreign employee is AMD 105,000. Payment can be made on-site via POS terminal, online, or at any bank by transferring the amount to the following treasury account: 900005162111100.

Processing time and procedure

The residence card is issued within 30 days after the employer submits the application.

The foreign national receives an email notification regarding the granting of temporary residence status based on employment. To receive the residence card, the individual shall visit the Unified Office of Public Services located at 3 Vazgen Sargsyan Street (Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00, lunch break from 14:00–15:00).