Special Residency for ethnic Armenians / investors

The special residency status was granted by a decree of the Prime Minister and confirmed by a special passport, which was usually issued for a 10-year period. It allowed foreign nationals to: freely enter and reside in Armenia without a visa. work and conduct business.

To be eligible for this program, investors must invest a minimum of $150,000 in the country's economy. Successful applicants will be granted permanent residency status in Armenia, which allows them to live and work in the country without any restrictions.

As of August 1, 2026, all applications for temporary and permanent residency permits (TRP/PRP) must be submitted exclusively via an electronic platform. Decisions will be rendered within 30 days. The Upside: Predictable timelines make it easier to plan housing rentals, banking operations, and school enrollment.

Turkey. Turkey offers one of the easiest and fastest paths to obtaining citizenship by investment. You can become a Turkish citizen and get your passport within three to four months, without any requirement to spend time in the country. There are several investment options available to applicants.