In Armenia, pre-employment background screening checks that involve checking an individual's identity and education are generally permissible. Employers should follow local laws and regulations regarding data privacy and protection, and obtain necessary consent before conducting any background checks.
Background check summary
Identity: permissible
Education Checks: permissible
Zinc's background check turnaround times
Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
8
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Education (days)
12.57
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
National ID Accepted?
Yes
Passport
Yes
Other passport accepted?
EAEU citizens
Any other routes (any type of citizen)
Non EAEU citizens:Special residency/special Armenian passportTemporary resident permitPermanent resident permit
Body name
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Foreign Citizens
Non EAEU citizens:Special residency/special Armenian passportTemporary resident permitPermanent resident permit
Natural citizens: Alternative routes
Birth certificate showing nationality of both parents
Country details
Birthrate
12.07
Population
2,963,243
capital
Yerevan
GDP ($/capita)
3500
TLD
.am
developed/developing
Developing
Currency
Armenian Dram
Net migration
-6.47
Literacy(%)
98.6