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Residence in Armenia: from legal basis to application file

A residence route should be selected against the applicant’s real circumstances and current rules. Buying a service or asset does not automatically create a residence right.

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Start by identifying a possible legal basis. Then review the documents, presence, activity and ongoing obligations connected with that basis.

1. Separate the objective from the legal route

Living, managing a business, employment, study and family reasons are different objectives. The selected route should match the real facts and documents.

2. Avoid guaranteed-result language

The final decision belongs to the competent authority. A consultant can coordinate documents and process, but should not guarantee the outcome.

3. A nominal company is not a durable plan

Where economic activity is relevant, the company should be explainable and proportionate to real operations. Accounting and other obligations continue after registration.

4. Allow for rule changes

Documents, state fees, timelines and administrative practice may change. The final checklist should be verified from official sources close to submission.

Before filing

Write down the possible legal basis, available evidence, total cost, presence requirements and post-approval obligations, then compare options.

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