Special Residency Status (10-year)
changing — No new issuance after 1 Nov 2026; existing holders keep rights
Special Residency Status (10-year) is a residence route in Armenia (Ancestry). 10-yr special passport for ethnic Armenians and persons contributing to Armenia (incl. economic activity). Ethnic Armenians keep a heritage route to permanent residence after Nov 2026.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 3 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident at 183 days/vital interests → worldwide; flat 20% PIT; dividends 5–10%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Ancestry |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | 3 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | Ethnic Armenians and persons with special merit / economic activity |
| Tax | Resident at 183 days/vital interests → worldwide; flat 20% PIT; dividends 5–10% |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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