Believe it or not, finding work in Armenia is not as difficult as it is in most places around the world. Armenia is in the market for a lot of qualified talent in virtually every professional enterprise from fashion, to marketing, to Armenia’s famous tech industry. 

Employers are always on the hunt to fill their open positions, and take special considerations for repatriated Armenians, especially for native English speakers seeking jobs in Armenia.

While there is a tendency to have a special appreciation for repat Armenians who wish to live and work in Armenia, a job hunt is still a job hunt. Here you will find all the information you need to make looking for job opportunities in Armenia easier. 

In this article you will find:

1. The top platforms where you can find a job
2. The paperwork you will need to be employed in Armenia
3. The citizenship process
4. And what to do if you are not a citizen.

Before You Start Applying

The first thing you should do is come directly to Repat Armenia. 

On our website you can create a profile and fill out our career questionnaire. Once you answer all the questions, you will be assigned a case manager who will take the time to speak with you one-on-one to get insight on your goals, aspirations, and preferred career path. 

From there we will utilize our vast network and send out your resumé to the appropriate companies for you to find the job opportunities in Armenia that suit you best.

While repatArmenia is a great link to help you find connections, a job search is never easy, here is how it can be easier. 

The Top Platforms

While you can find a job on LinkedIn and Indeed, Armenia has their own set of job platforms which offer repats several different ways to find work in Armenia. 

1. Staff.am is perhaps the most popular platform for job seekers in Armenia. Employers will generally list their open positions on Staff.am first. You will find careers and opportunities in several enterprises, but more than that, you have the option of searching for work outside of Yerevan. With over a dozen other cities listed in Staff.am, you can find that job opportunity in the Armenian countryside if that’s your thing. 

2. Careercenter.am is one of the oldest job portals in Armenia and is used by repats and locals alike. Careercenter.am offers trainings, job listings, and even helps you build your resumé on their website. The site is updated regularly so if you use it check back in routinely, you might find something that is a good fit for you. 

3. Worknet.am, lets you upload your resumé directly and contact recruiters without much of a third party getting involved. It also lists salary information for each position, which is especially useful if you are looking for a paycheck to fund your preferred lifestyle or meet your living requirements. 

Help Them Help You

Suppose you don’t feel like looking for a job by yourself and would prefer to have some help. If you can afford it, recruitment agencies are also an excellent resource if you need more personalized assistance in your job hunt. A major factor of your job hunt will be knowing the right people, and recruitment agencies do more than network, they are a direct pipeline to the career you want. 

1. Cascade People and Business focuses on the person as a whole and sets out to secure a career for an individual more so than a temporary job. Their services also go beyond simply securing you a job, they offer trainings, leadership building courses, and managerial trainings to name a few. 

2. Magnus HR is another great resource to get connected with the right employer and can also help you even if you are not technically looking for a job but are open to freelance opportunities. With personal branding services, help with boosting your LinkedIn noticeability, and interview training, you really can’t go wrong with Magnus HR. 

Ditch the Office Life

Freelancing is also an option for those of you who want to be their own boss. Armenia is a great place for digital nomads and Armenian enterprises are often in need of skilled freelancers whether they are graphic designers, SMM specialists, content writers, UX/UI designers, programmers and so on. 

In Armenia, a lot of work may come to you as a freelancer through word of mouth. The professional community, while impactful, is remarkably intertwined, meaning once you make a connection, you will likely be on someone else’s professional radar. 

Talk About Taxes

Armenia, like any other country, has taxes. So if you’re going to be a repat, work in Armenia and live a better life in the land of mountains, you have to do so legally. 

The best way to do this is to become a citizen or resident.

For more information on citizenship learn more at repat, but for now, here is a quick overview on how to gain citizenship in Armenia. 

Citizenship

First things first, you have to be at least 18 years old, have had legal status in Armenia as a resident for at least 3 years or meet the specific RA criteria, such as marriage to an Armenian citizen. You have to have a conversational level of understanding of the Armenian language, and general familiarity with the constitution. 

Besides that, you need to get your paperwork in order such as: 

• Valid Passport
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable) 
• Proof of Armenian Ethnicity (If applicable)
  • A baptism certificate will suffice
• Child’s Documentation (If applying for children).

Depending on your situation you may need more documentation than this, but at the minimum the above paperwork is required. The whole process takes about 90 days. 

Residency

But of course if citizenship isn’t something you plan on getting, you can always apply for residency by:

Determining eligibility

• through a work permit
• educational institution
• a plan of investment
• or family reunification. 

From there you can choose the residence permit that suits you best, be it a 1 year, 5 year, or 10 year permit. 

The required documents aren't so different from the citizenship paperwork but rest assured, we have a comprehensive guide on how to obtain residency and how to overcome the challenges that you might encounter. 

Neither Citizen or Resident Be

If you are not a citizen, or resident, you can still work in Armenia legally through a service agreement. Armenia offers foreigners many freedoms where you can work, freelance, and even open up a bank account without even being a resident of the Republic of Armenia. 

Your employer would have to help you secure a work permit, or if you are a freelancer you will have to register as a private entrepreneur for tax purposes if you stay in Armenia for more than 183 days. From there you can get residency because both work permit and private entrepreneur statuses provide legal grounds to have a temporary residence permit.

Thankfully, for citizens of countries who can enter Armenia without a visa, you have 180 days to remain in Armenia as a tourist, so you have about 6 months to get your footing and decide which direction you want to go. 

The Country You Build

For many people who come to Armenia they seek a better quality of life. The day-to-day lifestyle is often more endearing than most anywhere else in the world. Many companies and offices harbor that same community, and most people end up having a great relationship with the people they work alongside. 

Join the journey and not only improve your day-to-day but grow yourself professionally in Armenia.