Voluntary return
If your asylum application was rejected by the Migration and Citizenship Service (MCS) and you did not appeal the negative decision, the decision of the MCS is considered to be final. You must voluntarily return to the country of your citizenship or permanent residence.
If you appealed to the court against a negative decision and your asylum claim was rejected by the court in final instance, the decision is considered to be final. You must voluntarily return to the country of your citizenship or permanent residence.
If you desire to repatriate voluntarily, you may apply to the MCS for assistance with regard to your voluntary repatriation. You may request voluntary repatriation at any stage, including while your asylum application is being reviewed.
The MCS will assist you:
– to get all available information on the situation in the country of your citizenship or permanent residence,
– to receive necessary travel documents and visa for entering the country of origin.
Deportation
If you do not leave Armenia voluntarily within the prescribed deadline, your stay in Armenia will be considered illegal. The RA Ministry of Internal Affairs will ensure your deportation. Your deportation from Armenia will be implemented only based on court decision.
You will not be deported from Armenia, if:
- You have any type of residence permit providing the right to legally reside in the country (temporary, permanent and special). The temporary and permanent residence permits are granted by the Passport and Visa Department of the Migration and Citizenship Service, while the special residence permit is granted by a decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia,
- You are a minor and your parents reside in Armenia legally,
- You have a minor under the lawful care, or you are 80 and above years old. In such cases, you may apply to the Passport and Visa Department of the Migration and Citizenship Service to receive a temporary residence permit in Armenia.