All foreign students both EU and non-EU citizens who are planning on stying in Armenia longer than 90 days must apply for a residence permit.
Temporary and permanent residence permits are issued by the Passport and Visa department of the Police of RA within 30 days after the application is filed. Applicants for temporary residence permits shall present the justifications for their stay in Armenia for one year or more. Students qualify for a temporary residence permit if they get admitted to a university in Armenia.
The Respective Medical University in Armenia where students have been enrolled supports students with submitting documents for a residence permit.
The documents students should present to University in order to get support of getting residence permit are the following:
- Health certificate provided by Armenian medical body
- 6 photos, Translation of Passport.








