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Focus area

Migration, Repatriation, and Passport Bottlenecks High

First analysis period

Model-generated

Repatriates and diaspora members report severe bureaucratic delays at OVIR/Migration Service, particularly regarding citizenship applications and passport renewals. A critical policy deadlock exists for draft-aged citizens abroad whose expired passports cannot be renewed due to unresolved military service obligations, preventing their return or legal stay.

Affected groups

Diaspora Armenians, repatriates from Russia and Iran, and draft-aged citizens abroad

Geography

Russia, Iran, Yerevan

Actions for this focus area

  • Establish a joint task force with MFA to resolve the transit and repatriation of stranded travelers. · Within 7 days
  • Publish clear guidelines on passport renewal procedures and military service resolution options for citizens abroad. · Within 30 days

Supporting citizen requests

0 supporting requests