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Addresses of 14 offices for issuing new biometric passports in Armenia released
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia has released the addresses of 14 new offices providing biometric services (issuance of biometric passports and ID cards), which will begin operations on November 1 in Yerevan and the republic's regions.
05.10.2026, 17:36
Society
New biometric passports and ID cards in Armenia: prices and validity periods
Nelly Davtyan, the Acting Head of the Migration and Citizenship Service at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, has revealed the pricing and validity details for the new biometric passports.
14.08.2026, 15:09
Politics
New biometric passports in Armenia: color and launch date announced
Biometric passports in Armenia will be red, announced RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
28.04.2026, 13:06
Politics
Timelines for the Introduction of Biometric Documents in Armenia Announced
The biometric document system is planned to be introduced in Armenia in the fall of 2026, stated Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan.
12.03.2026, 15:17
Society
Ministry of Internal Affairs: A large volume of ID cards has already been sent to print
A large quantity of ID cards has been sent to print, announced Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan.
04.03.2026, 19:30
Economy
Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the start of production of ID card forms
ID card production will begin in the coming days, and the biometric system will be launched in Armenia in the second half of 2026.
13.11.2025, 15:35
Politics
Armenian government signs agreement with HAYPASS on implementation of biometric passports and ID-cards system
Last Friday Armenia officially inked a deal with HAYPASS CJSC to roll out a cutting-edge system for biometric passports and ID cards in Armenia.
28.04.2025, 09:48
Society
Armenia switches to biometric passports as part of visa liberalization with EU
Biometric passports will be required for Armenian citizens to travel to the EU after the liberalization of the visa regime, the head of the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia Nelly Davtyan said today.
07.04.2025, 14:44
Politics
Armenia identifies winner of the competition to introduce biometric passports
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia has concluded the results of the competition to select a company for the introduction of the biometric passport and ID card system in the country.
01.04.2025, 10:41
Society
Biometric passports to be issued in Armenia from the second half of 2026 - Minister
Biometric passports will begin to be issued in Armenia approximately in the second half of 2026, said Arpine Sargsyan, the Armenian Interior Minister.
27.03.2025, 09:26
Society
Biometric system to operate in Armenia from second half of 2026 – Minister of Internal Affairs
A new biometric system, including new biometric passports and ID cards, is planned to be introduced in Armenia, according to Armenian Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan.
27.12.2024, 11:17
Society
Armenia intends to suspend issuance of biometric passports
By a vote of 65 to 5 and 22 abstentions the Armenian parliament approved today in the first reading a set of amendments and additions to the law on Armenian Citizen's Passport and a number of related laws.
07.12.2022, 14:34
Society
Old-style passports to be issued to Armenian citizens with 2-year validity
Under a draft government-designed law, before switching to biometric passports, the old-style passports will be issued to citizens of Armenia with a validity period of two years, Deputy Chief of the Police Ara Fidanyan told lawmakers today.
26.10.2021, 14:44
Society
Armenian parliament extends validity of passports of old sample
The parliament of Armenia has approved today in the second and final reading a set of amendments to the law on the passport, which extend the validity of old-sample passports.
10.12.2020, 17:58
Society
Armenia to announce tender for printing of biometric passports
Armenia will announce a new tender for the printing of biometric passports and ID-cards, chief of government staff Davit Harutyunyan said today.
16.02.2017, 19:27
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The border between Armenia and Turkey could open before the two sides agree on new negotiators, stated Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
Mirzoyan suggests Armenia-Turkey border could open before new negotiators are appointed
