How much Armenian citizenship costs in 2026

7 min read · Published 6 October 2026

For people of Armenian origin the passport costs a fee of about $140, with no exam and no need to live in the country. The main work is proving your roots with documents.

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Key point	2026 figures
Route	citizenship by Armenian origin
Fee	~$140
Language and exam	not required
Living in the country	not required
Timeline	up to 90 working days by law
Filing	online, originals in person
Dual citizenship	allowed

Amounts checked: 2026-10-06

Armenian citizenship for people of Armenian origin is one of the most accessible second passports: the state charges about $140, requires no language or Constitution exam and does not ask you to move. It is enough to prove that you, a parent or a grandparent is Armenian.

Since 1 January 2026 applications are filed only online, and original documents are brought in person to the chosen office or consulate. Below is every cost item, family amounts, timelines and what happens if you are refused.

What the cost is made of

Cost item	Amount	Who pays
Citizenship fee	$140	main applicant
Certified translation into Armenian	per page	each family member
Apostille on origin documents	at the issuing country's rate	per document
Archive records of ancestors' ethnicity	at the archive's rate	per request
Armenian citizen passport	at the passport service's rate	each family member

The fee is paid for reviewing the application. Dollars at the official Central Bank of Armenia rate, rounded up.

Documents that state Armenian ethnicity directly work best: Soviet birth certificates, archived passport cards, military IDs, records of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

The fee is $140, proof of roots decides

The main risk in the Armenian programme is not the fee but the proof of origin: the ancestor's ethnicity is stated indirectly or not at all, names differ between Soviet and Armenian records, translations contain errors. Murblz finds records of ethnicity in archives in Armenia and other former Soviet countries, prepares translations, files the application online and supports the in-person submission of originals.

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How much it costs for a family of 2, 3 and 4

Family	Minimum
Two adults	from $280 if both spouses have Armenian roots; otherwise the spouse qualifies through marriage
Two adults and a child	from $140 for the applicant plus the child's documents
Two adults and two children	from $140 for the applicant plus the children's documents

Each adult with Armenian roots files their own application and pays their own fee. A spouse without roots can use the marriage route to an Armenian citizen. Children need birth certificates with an apostille and translation.

We will work out online when you can apply and what fees and documents will cost for your family.

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What the cost does not include

a trip to Yerevan or a consulate to submit originals;
searching archives for records of ancestors' ethnicity;
duplicate birth and marriage certificates from registry offices;
the passport and ID card after the oath;
living costs in Armenia if you decide to move.

Timeline by step

Step	Time
Checking origin documents	1-2 weeks
Archives, apostilles and translations	1-3 months
Online application and preliminary approval	up to 15 working days
Submitting originals in person	1 day
Review and decision	up to 90 working days
Oath and passport	after the decision

The whole path usually takes 4-6 months. If origin documents have to be found in archives, add a few more months.

Is money refunded if you are refused

There is no investment in this programme and the fee is small, so a refusal mainly costs time. The review fee is not refunded on refusal.

Most refusals come from indirect proof of origin: the ancestor's ethnicity is not stated anywhere directly. So the strength of documents is assessed before filing.

Comparison with neighbouring programmes

Country	Route	Minimum for one	Time	Dual citizenship
Moldova	Citizenship by Moldovan descent	fees at the tariff	6-12 months	allowed
Greece	Citizenship by Greek descent through a consulate	from $150	About 18 months	allowed
Israel	Repatriation under the Law of Return	fees at the tariff	Citizenship on arrival, a full passport after about a year	allowed

Moldova and Greece also grant passports by descent, but require an exam or a long review, and a Greek passport is an EU one. Israel grants citizenship immediately on repatriation, but only through Jewish descent. Armenia is the cheapest and simplest option if your roots are Armenian.

Military service and notifying Russia

Men of conscription age, up to 27, may be called up for military service after getting citizenship. An exemption is possible if you have already served in another country's army.

Russian citizens must notify the Interior Ministry of a second citizenship within 60 days. An Armenian passport gives visa-free entry to former Soviet countries and a number of Asian countries, but not to Schengen.

Which documents prove Armenian origin

a birth certificate of the applicant, a parent or a grandparent stating Armenian ethnicity;
archived Soviet passport cards from passport offices;
military IDs and registry office certificates;
baptism records of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

The closer the ancestor and the more directly the document names the ethnicity, the easier the check. If documents are lost, they are searched for in archives in Armenia and other former Soviet countries.

Who Armenian citizenship suits

People of Armenian origin who need a second passport without an exam, relocation or large costs. The passport is convenient for living and doing business in Armenia and travelling across former Soviet countries.

It does not suit those who need visa-free Schengen, or men under 27 who are not ready for conscription. Without Armenian roots the path is longer: 3 years in the country, the language and an exam.

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FAQ

How much does Armenian citizenship cost in 2026?

The state fee is about $140. On top come translations into Armenian, apostilles and archive records of ancestors' ethnicity.

Who can get Armenian citizenship by origin?

Ethnic Armenians and the children and grandchildren of Armenians. You need documents that state Armenian ethnicity directly.

Do I need to pass an Armenian language exam?

No. People of Armenian origin need no language or Constitution exam and do not have to live in the country.

How long does Armenian citizenship take?

By law the decision comes within 90 working days of filing in person. With preparation the whole path usually takes 4-6 months.

Can I apply for Armenian citizenship online?

Yes, since 2026 applications are filed only online. Original documents are brought in person to an office or consulate.

Can Russian citizens get Armenian citizenship?

Yes, Armenia allows dual citizenship. After getting the passport they must notify the Russian Interior Ministry within 60 days.

Will I be called up for military service after getting Armenian citizenship?

Men up to 27 may be called up for military service. An exemption is possible if you have already served in another country's army.

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