You can apply for this service in person by booking an appointment in advance.
Citizenship, Identification and Residence Status
Get, replace, or renew the ID card
- Upon reaching the age of 16, citizens of the Republic of Armenia must mandatory obtain an identification card (ID card) for use within the territory of Armenia.
- Citizens aged 6 to 16 receive an identification card on a voluntary basis.
- The identification card is issued with a validity period of 5 years.
- To obtain an identification card, it is necessary to physically visit a preferred HayPass service center by booking an online appointment.
Currently, this service can only be accessed through service points located within the territory of the Republic of Armenia. For Armenian citizens residing abroad, the service will become available within 2–4 months.
Who can apply?
Armenian citizens
Application duration
5 minutes
Service cost
5,950 AMD
Delivery duration
14 working days
How to apply
After clicking the "Continue" button to book an appointment for a passport, it is necessary to:
- select the type of document and service,
- authenticate via the "YesEm" national identification platform or fill in personal data,
- select who the passport is for (child, incapacitated person),
- attach documents (if necessary),
- review and confirm the application,
- select the preferred type of service provision, service point, day, and time,
- make an online payment and receive the payment receipt.
Requirements
To obtain a passport, it is required to have:
- Public Services Number (PSN/SSN),
- "YesEm" national identification.
Attention
If the child's data is not found, it is necessary to apply to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia to digitize the data.
Required data
In the passport pre-registration application, it is required to provide:
- email address,
- phone number.
Attention
In some cases, it will be necessary to attach documents for data verification.
Payment amount and procedure
The state duty for obtaining an ID card for the first time, renewing it, or replacing it is 5,950 AMD, regardless of who the passport is for.Attention
The payment amount for obtaining an ID card through an expedited procedure will be known soon.
Issuance timeline and procedure
- After submitting the initial electronic application and receiving confirmation, you must visit the service center on the specified date and time with an identification document.
- On-site, you are required to provide fingerprints, a signature, and have your photo taken.
- After receiving a notification within 14 working days that the document is ready, you must approach the same service center to collect it, where you will provide fingerprints once again.
- For citizens aged 6 to 16, the passport is issued with a validity period of 5 years, and for citizens over 16 years old, with a validity period of 10 years.
Reference to legislation
Law of the Republic of Armenia "On Identification Documents"
The law can be found on arlis.am (it is necessary to read the latest version of the act).
For technical support:
Phone number:
(+374) 011 21-21-02
For service support:
Working hours:
9:00 AM - 17:00 PM
Phone number:
84-22
Service Provider
RA Ministry of Internal Affairs Migration and Citizenship Service
Who can apply?
Armenian citizens
Application duration
5 minutes
Service cost
5,950 AMD
Delivery duration
14 working days
For technical support:
Phone number:
(+374) 011 21-21-02
For service support:
Working hours:
9:00 AM - 17:00 PM
Phone number:
84-22
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