Armenia
Armenia Eurasian Union free movement
EAEU free movement of workers (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia)
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Key facts
Eurasian Union free movement is a long-stay route for Armenia. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a sponsor in Armenia
- Only for passports from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and 1 more
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is a citizen of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan or Russia, all EAEU member states.
- A worker of a member state lawfully stays and works in a member state where they are not a citizen or permanent resident.
Documents3
- No work permit and no labour-market quota apply to workers of EAEU member states.
- Work is done under an employment contract or a civil-law contract for work or services.
- The certificate of legal residence requires an employment contract signed with a company registered in Armenia.
Steps3
- Citizens arriving to work are exempt from registration for 30 days from the date of entry.
- After 30 days from entry, the citizen registers with migration authorities where the destination law requires it.
- Apply free of charge on the workpermit.am platform by choosing the EAEU Citizen option and uploading a photo, passport and contract.
After you arrive4
- The certificate is valid for the contract term: 1 year for a 1-year contract, 5 years for a 5-year contract, 1 year for an open-ended one.
- Temporary stay of the worker and family lasts as long as the employment or civil-law contract.
- If the contract ends early after 90 days from entry, the worker has 15 days to sign a new one without leaving.
- Workers and family members receive social insurance (other than pensions) on the same terms as citizens.
What happens at day 183
How Armenia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a tax yearActual presence in Armenia (Tax Code Art. 12 definition of resident natural persons); centre of vital interests is an alternative test.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on income from sources in and outside Armenia at 20% (rate in force since 1 January 2023); non-residents on Armenian-source income only.
All tax rules for Armenia Tax records checked
Full official text
Citizens of other Eurasian Economic Union states can work in Armenia without a work permit and may obtain a free certificate confirming legal residence, based on an employment contract with an Armenian company. 1 2 3 4 5
Requirements
- The applicant is a citizen of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan or Russia, all EAEU member states. 2 1
- A worker of a member state lawfully stays and works in a member state where they are not a citizen or permanent resident. 1 3
- No work permit and no labour-market quota apply to workers of EAEU member states. 1 3
- Work is done under an employment contract or a civil-law contract for work or services. 3
- The certificate of legal residence requires an employment contract signed with a company registered in Armenia. 5
- Citizens arriving to work are exempt from registration for 30 days from the date of entry. 1
- After 30 days from entry, the citizen registers with migration authorities where the destination law requires it. 1 3
- Apply free of charge on the workpermit.am platform by choosing the EAEU Citizen option and uploading a photo, passport and contract. 5
- The certificate is valid for the contract term: 1 year for a 1-year contract, 5 years for a 5-year contract, 1 year for an open-ended one. 5
- Temporary stay of the worker and family lasts as long as the employment or civil-law contract. 1 3
- If the contract ends early after 90 days from entry, the worker has 15 days to sign a new one without leaving. 1 3
- Workers and family members receive social insurance (other than pensions) on the same terms as citizens. 1
Stay
- No work permit needed; legal residence certificate valid for the employment contract term (up to 5 years).
Nationality
Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Open to: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia.
Work
EAEU citizens working in Armenia are exempt from the work permit; work is under an employment or civil-law contract and social insurance (other than pensions) follows the terms for Armenian citizens.
Family
Family members of an EAEU citizen working in Armenia may obtain a statement confirming legal residence for the same period as the worker's certificate.
Official sources
- Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union, Section XXVI Labour migration (Articles 96-98) · Eurasian Economic Union · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2014-05-29
- Member states of the Eurasian Economic Union · Eurasian Economic Union · checked 2026-10-10
- Labour migration: frequently asked questions · Eurasian Economic Commission · checked 2026-10-10
- Citizens of EAEU member states · Migration and Citizenship Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia · checked 2026-10-10
- Acquiring a certificate confirming legal residence for citizens of EAEU member states working in Armenia · Migration and Citizenship Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia · checked 2026-10-10
Eurasian Union free movement and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Union free movement | – | – | Yes |
| Visa-free stay (6 months) | – | 6 mo | – |
| EU free movement Portugal | – | – | Yes |
| Free movement by treaty Spain | – | 5 yr | Yes |
| Visa-free stay (12 months) Georgia | – | 1 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Eurasian Union free movement?
No work permit needed; legal residence certificate valid for the employment contract term (up to 5 years).
Can I work on the Eurasian Union free movement?
Yes. EAEU citizens working in Armenia are exempt from the work permit; work is under an employment or civil-law contract and social insurance (other than pensions) follows the terms for Armenian citizens.
Can I bring my family on the Eurasian Union free movement?
Family members of an EAEU citizen working in Armenia may obtain a statement confirming legal residence for the same period as the worker's certificate.
Who can apply for the Eurasian Union free movement?
Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Open to: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia.
How are Eurasian Union free movement holders taxed in Armenia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Eurasian Union free movement. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on income from sources in and outside Armenia at 20% (rate in force since 1 January 2023); non-residents on Armenian-source income only.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union, Section XXVI Labour migration (Articles 96-98) · Eurasian Economic Union · checked 2026-10-10
- Member states of the Eurasian Economic Union · Eurasian Economic Union · checked 2026-10-10
- Labour migration: frequently asked questions · Eurasian Economic Commission · checked 2026-10-10
- Citizens of EAEU member states · Migration and Citizenship Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia · checked 2026-10-10
- Acquiring a certificate confirming legal residence for citizens of EAEU member states working in Armenia · Migration and Citizenship Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia · checked 2026-10-10
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