Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
A ten-year status for foreign citizens of Armenian ancestry and other distinguished people, giving a Special Armenian Passport and visa-free entry to Armenia. The page names the Washington, DC embassy or Los Angeles consulate-general as the posts for Australian residents.
Where to apply in Australia
Not handled in Australia or Tokyo: residents of Australia apply to the Armenian Embassy in Washington, DC or the Consulate General in Los Angeles, per the Tokyo embassy page.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Armenia.
How to apply
Submit the documents in person or by registered mail to the designated Armenian mission | mail applicants from Australia pay return shipping
Documents you need
- Application questionnaire
- Letter to the ambassador or consul-general giving background
- Passport copy
- Birth certificate copy
- Six professional colour photos
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: special passport AMD 150,000; replacement AMD 75,000
- Other charges: mission surcharges may apply
Processing time: Usually 3 to 4 months.
Good to know
Page undated; rejected applicants may reapply after one year.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Armenia's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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