Armenia allowed dual citizenship as a result of constitutional changes enacted in late 2005. The grounds for obtaining and terminating the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia (hereinafter- RA), the list of necessary documents, the procedure for filling out application forms and other issues are defined by the RA Law “On Citizenship”. How does the procedure for obtaining a second citizenship take place, what are the binding provisions for obtaining a second citizenship, what kind of tax obligations can you have as a dual citizen? We will address these and other important questions within the framework of this article.
Under what circumstances is a person considered a dual citizen?
A person who has citizenship of more than one country is considered a dual citizen.
A person who apart from the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia also has the citizenship of another state (countries) is considered a dual citizen of the Republic of Armenia.
A dual citizen of the Republic of Armenia is recognized by the Republic of Armenia only as a citizen of the Republic of Armenia. This n orm also applies to the citizens of the Republic of Armenia who accepted or received the citizenship of another country after January 1, 1995, without leaving the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia in the prescribed manner, as well as those who unilaterally renounced the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia.
What privileges and obligations do dual citizenship individuals have?
A person who holds dual citizenship in the Republic of Armenia enjoys all the rights granted to a citizen of the Republic of Armenia and is subject to all the duties and responsibilities that apply to such citizens, except in situations specifically outlined by international treaties or the law of the Republic of Armenia.
Yes. In case of obtaining the citizenship of another country, the citizen of the Republic of Armenia is obliged to inform about it in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Armenia, within a period of one month, to the Police Department of the Republic of Armenia or territorial units of the Republic of Armenia Police, and to the bodies of the Republic of Armenia Diplomatic Service operating in foreign countries.
Is there any liability if a person acquires citizenship of another country but does not report it within one month following the procedure set by the Government of the Republic of Armenia?
No. Non-disclosure of the mentioned information to the competent authority by the dual citizen in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation does not cause any responsibility.
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How does the regulation of mandatory military service in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia apply to individuals who are dual citizens with another country?
A dual citizen of the Republic of Armenia is also a member of the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia and is subject to mandatory military service in the armed forces of Armenia, except in cases where a citizen of another country who has accepted the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia has served in the armed forces of another state or in another state for no less than 12 months prior to accepting the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia not less than 18 months of alternate service. A dual citizen is not exempt from conscription and training.
In case of obtaining the citizenship of another country, does the person have the obligation to renounce the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia in case of obtaining the citizenship of another country?
The Republic of Armenia accepts dual citizenship. Renouncing the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia and/or accepting the citizenship of another state does not in itself lead to losing the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia. The citizenship of the Republic of Armenia is terminated only by the decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia. The person submits the application personally to the Passport and Visa Department of the RA Police in the Republic of Armenia, and to embassies and consular institutions of the Republic of Armenia in foreign countries.
If an individual already possesses citizenship from another country, what procedures do they need to undergo to obtain citizenship in the Republic of Armenia?
If you have the citizenship of another country, the procedure for applying for citizenship in the Republic of Armenia does not change. You can get acquainted with the application procedure in the article on citizenship.
On the basis of acquiring the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia, what tax obligations arise for the given person?
Acquiring citizenship in the Republic of Armenia does not automatically impose any tax obligations on individuals. Taxation in Armenia is primarily determined by a person’s residency status.
Residents of the Republic of Armenia are referred to as resident natural persons and are defined as follows:
- Those who have spent 183 days or more in the Republic of Armenia during the tax year.
- Individuals whose center of vital interests is situated in the Republic of Armenia.
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