Do I need to serve in the army after receiving Armenian citizenship?
Last updated: 10.05.2023
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Table of contents:
- 1. Do I have to serve after receiving citizenship?
- 2. Is it necessary to serve in the army after receiving a residence permit?
- 3. Who can not serve?
- 4. Is there an alternative service in Armenia?
- 5. How do they treat those who did not serve in Armenia?
- 6. Is it possible to "slope" from the army?
- 7. Sources
Do I have to serve after receiving citizenship?
After obtaining citizenship You must be registered with the military.
All male citizens of Armenia aged 18-27 are subject to conscription. Its duration is 2 years. RA citizens aged 27 to 50 who are registered in the military reserve may be called up for military service in case of mobilization.
All male citizens of Armenia aged 18-27 are subject to conscription. Its duration is 2 years. RA citizens aged 27 to 50 who are registered in the military reserve may be called up for military service in case of mobilization.
Is it necessary to serve in the army after receiving a residence permit?
No. Only citizens of the country serve in the Armenian Armed Forces.
Who can not serve?
- Persons who are declared unfit for military service after passing a military medical examination
- Representatives LGBTQ+. But to confirm your orientation, you will have to undergo a two-week examination in a psychiatric clinic.
- Women
- Persons whose father or sibling died in the war while defending the Republic of Armenia or in the line of duty, and who remained the only son in this family
- Persons who served in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or another state before the acquisition of citizenship of the Republic of Armenia
- students in universities
Remember!
You must have documented and valid proof of your delay. Therefore, when relocating, take your military ID.
Is there an alternative service in Armenia?
Yes. If you are not ready to serve with weapons in your hands, there is an alternative service option in Armenia. Alternative service lasts 36 months (3 years).
It is necessary before the start of the draft (March 1 or September 1) to inform the military registration and enlistment office that you cannot do compulsory military service.
It is necessary before the start of the draft (March 1 or September 1) to inform the military registration and enlistment office that you cannot do compulsory military service.
How do they treat those who did not serve in Armenia?
In Armenia, it is customary to serve in the army. A moderately negative attitude is caused by those who decided to “slop down”: they left, “got off” or are hiding from the military registration and enlistment office.
If you are unable to serve due to health reasons, you will not have any problems. The medical board in the military registration and enlistment offices works efficiently.
If you are unable to serve due to health reasons, you will not have any problems. The medical board in the military registration and enlistment offices works efficiently.
Is it possible to "slope" from the army?
Yes, but very difficult. You will need very strong connections in the RA Armed Forces. In addition, as mentioned above, this kind of “delay” is not welcome.
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