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Temporary Residence — Family

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Which family relationships qualify?

The qualifying relatives are a spouse or a close relative (the fee-exemption list specifies spouse, child, father, mother, sister or brother) of a citizen of the Republic of Armenia, or of a foreign national who already holds temporary or permanent residence status.

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  • Requirements
    being the spouse or a close relative of a citizen of Armenia or of a person holding temporary or permanent residence status

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sponsor must be a citizen of the Republic of Armenia, or a foreign national who already holds temporary or permanent residence status in Armenia.

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  • Requirements
    being the spouse or a close relative of a citizen of Armenia or of a person holding temporary or permanent residence status

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The general document set includes the birth certificate, copies of the parents' passports and a copy of the parents' marriage certificate. The official source does not state further proof requirements specific to a spouse relationship.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not describe what proves a spousal relationship specifically (e.g. a marriage certificate for the applicant's own marriage) beyond the general birth-certificate/parents'-documents set.
  • Required documents
    birth certificate, copies of parents’ passports, and a copy of the parents’ marriage certificate

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

Close relatives of a citizen of the Republic of Armenia -- spouse, child, father, mother, sister or brother -- are granted temporary residence status free of charge, i.e. the state duty (otherwise AMD 105,000) is waived for them. The page does not state a separate accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirement.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not state an accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirement beyond the fee waiver for close relatives of an Armenian citizen.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

Application is made in person at the Migration and Citizenship Service (14 Tairov Street) after an online appointment; the resulting card is valid for up to one year, with the possibility of extension, and is normally issued within 30 days (extendable by a further 30 days). The official source does not state the rights attached to the status or a path from this status to permanent residence or citizenship.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not describe how this family-based temporary residence status can lead to permanent residence or citizenship.
  • Page intro
    After submitting the application for temporary residence status, the foreign national receives a document certifying their residence – a temporary residence card. It is issued for a period of up to one year, with the possibility of extension.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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