Legal Assistance for Foreign Citizens in Armenia

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Legal Assistance for Foreign Citizens in Armenia

LSA offers comprehensive legal protection to foreign citizens seeking guidance within the Armenian legal system. Our firm provides direct representation and strategic consultation on a wide range of legal matters, including immigration procedures, refugee and asylum applications, deportation risks, criminal defense, victim protection, and civil disputes. Services are delivered professionally in Armenian, Russian, and English. Foreign nationals often face challenges when interacting with state authorities due to unfamiliarity with local procedures or improper actions by officials. Our legal services are designed to safeguard their rights and ensure fair treatment in accordance with Armenian and international legal standards.

Migration Services in Armenia

Foreign citizens who wish to reside, work, study, or invest in Armenia often require professional legal assistance to navigate migration requirements. LSA provides comprehensive legal services in the following areas:

Residence Permits

  • Legal assistance in obtaining temporary, special, and permanent residence permits
  • Representation in cases of permit rejection or cancellation
  • Legal support for family members of RA citizens or residents

Work Permits and Labor Right

  • Travel and legal guidance for foreign citizens regarding the legal employment process in Armenia
  • Preparation of necessary documentation and ensuring employer compliance with legal requirements
  • Support in cases of labor disputes or violations of employment terms

Business Registration and Investment Visas

  • Legal assistance in the process of establishing companies or branches in Armenia
  • Ensuring compliance with corporate, tax, and labor law requirements
  • Support with long-term stay procedures for business purposes

Family Reunification and Marriage

  • Registration of marriages where at least one party is a foreign citizen
  • Legal consultation regarding name changes, property rights, and residency-based entitlements
  • Family visa support for spouses, children, and dependents

Refugee Status and Asylum Representation

LSA provides legal support to individuals seeking international protection in Armenia in accordance with the Law on Refugees and Asylum and international conventions:

  • Legal representation during the refugee status determination procedure
  • Appeals in cases of status rejection or termination
  • Assistance with documentation, interview preparation, and hearings before the Migration Service and administrative courts
  • Protection against forced return (when a person is at risk in their home country)
  • Support with integration after status is granted, including residence permits, employment opportunities, and housing

Protection from Deportation and Migration Violations

Foreign nationals facing the risk of deportation or administrative expulsion are entitled to legal protection. LSA provides rapid legal response to challenge unlawful deportation decisions:

  • Representation before the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia
  • Administrative appeals against detention or deportation orders
  • Judicial appeals in the Administrative Court of Armenia
  • Suspension of deportation decisions during court review
  • Protection against penalties for overstaying, visa cancellation, or residence permit revocation

In many cases, foreign nationals are deported due to procedural errors, lack of legal advice, or unfounded risk assessments. Our lawyers ensure that proper legal procedures are followed at every stage.

Extradition Procedures and Criminal Law

Foreign nationals accused of crimes or subject to extradition requests require immediate legal representation to prevent violations of their rights. LSA provides defense in the following areas:

Extradition

  • Legal assessment of extradition requests submitted by foreign countries
  • Appeals based on risks of human rights violations, unfair trials, or political motivations
  • Defense grounded in treaty obligations, the principle of dual criminality, or personal circumstances
  • Court representation during extradition authorization proceedings

Criminal Defense

  • Legal representation from pre-trial detention to trial and appeal stages
  • Defense in cases involving fraud, cybercrimes, drug-related offenses, violence, or corruption
  • Assistance with interpreter services, consular notifications, and ensuring procedural fairness

Victim Representation and Civil Legal Compensation

Foreign citizens who have suffered physical, financial, or moral harm are entitled to legal protection and access to justice in Armenia. LSA provides representation in the following cases:

  • Filing criminal complaints in cases of fraud, theft, assault, or violence
  • Participation in criminal proceedings as victims or injured parties
  • Filing civil claims against responsible individuals for compensation or damages
  • Legal support for victims of gender-based violence, human trafficking, or discrimination

We ensure that foreign victims receive equal and fair treatment throughout the investigation and trial process, and we help them achieve justice and obtain the compensation they deserve.

Representation Before State and Judicial Bodies

We represent the interests of foreign nationals before all relevant Armenian state institutions, including:

  • Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
  • Ministry of Justice
  • State Revenue Committee
  • State Employment Service
  • Courts of general jurisdiction
  • Administrative Court of Armenia
  • If necessary, the Court of Cassation

LSA files appeals, applications, motions, and lawsuits to protect the legal interests of foreign citizens both before administrative bodies and in court proceedings. We ensure that procedural violations are challenged and that state authorities are held accountable in accordance with national and international law.

Our Specialists

Tatevik
Tatevik Malkhasyan
  • Director of the company, Attorney
Andranik
Andranik Мnatsakanyan
  • Partner, Attorney, PhD in Law
Edgar
Edgar Ayvazyan
  • Partner, Attorney
Arsen
Arsen Sardaryan
  • Managing Partner, Attorney, PhD in Law
Nahapet Sukiasyan
  • Head of the Corporate Department
Gurgen Nersisyan
  • Partner, Attorney

Latest Related Cases

Victory in the case of our 6 foreign defendants accused of serious crimes
LSA Office’s Winning Streak Continues: Two More Defendants Released from Detention
A Series of Victories for LSA: Detention of 4 Defendants Replaced by Alternative Preventive Measures
decision-regarding-deportation
The decision of the RA Administrative Court regarding deportation has been completely overturned

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you separate your share in shared property?
The common property between the participants of shared property can be divided by agreement between the shareholders on the means and conditions for separating the share, or in the absence of an agreement - by court order. The separating owner can demand that the other participants of the shared property pay the value of his share. Instead of separating the participant's share in shared ownership in-kind, the other owners can pay compensation to that participant with the consent of that participant. In case of the obvious inexpediency of dividing the common property or separating a share from it, the court may rule on selling the property at public auction and subsequently distributing the proceeds among the participants of common ownership in proportion to their shares. The joint property can be divided between co-owners by their agreement, or in the absence of an agreement - by court order.
What property is considered joint property of spouses and what property is subject to division in case of divorce? Can the joint property of spouses be seized for the obligation of one of the spouses?
The property acquired by the spouses during a marriage is their joint property unless otherwise provided by law or by an agreement signed between them. The property of each spouse before marriage, as well as the property received by one of the spouses as a gift or inheritance during the marriage, is their property. The property of each spouse may be recognized as their joint property if it is found that investments were made during the marriage from the common property of the spouses or the personal property of the other spouse, which significantly increased the value of that property (major repairs, reconstruction, re-equipment, etc.) unless otherwise provided by an agreement signed between the spouses. The obligations of one of the spouses may be subject to seizure of the property owned by them, as well as his/her share in the common property of the spouses. In case of divorce, only joint property is subject to division between the spouses.
What rights does an acquitted defendant have and what damages are subject to compensation by the state?
An acquitted defendant has the right to demand compensation for damage caused by illegal criminal prosecution, application of coercive measures, conviction, as well as other illegal restrictions on rights or freedoms. As compensation, the acquitted defendant has the right to receive: 1. The salary, pension, allowance, or other income he was deprived of. 2. The damage caused by seizure, arrest, confiscation, or other disposal of property. 3. The expenses incurred as a result of being in custody. 4. The fee paid to a lawyer. 5. The paid procedural costs. At the request of the acquitted defendant, the body that initiated the criminal prosecution must present public apologies to him/her. Non-pecuniary damage is also subject to compensation, regardless of the pecuniary damage subject to compensation and regardless of the guilt of an official in causing the damage.
What to do if you are illegally dismissed from work? How to protect labor rights?
The rights of both the employer and the employee are protected in the Republic of Armenia. If you have been notified of dismissal from work on the employer’s initiative, first demand an individual act on termination of the employment relationship. The employment relationship is not considered terminated until the individual act on your dismissal is provided to you in the prescribed manner. Labor legislation and other normative legal acts regulating labor relations establish a special procedure for terminating employment relations, non-compliance with which or violations committed by the employer during the process may serve as grounds for declaring the termination of the employment relationship illegal. To protect your labor rights in such situations, consult with a labor relations lawyer. Remember, the legislation establishes deadlines for administrative and judicial protection of labor rights, failure to meet them without a valid reason may deprive you of the opportunity to protect your rights.
Testimonials

See What Our Happy Clients Say

Within the framework of various cases, we have collaborated with the “LSA” law firm, and each time we have received effective and accessible consultation, and prompt responses for resolving issues of any complexity.
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Tigran Karapetyan

Director "SOFT PAPYRUS" HYGIENE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
The law firm “LSA” stands out with its skills in providing innovative proposals and solutions to resolve issues. Our company highly appreciates the work done by the law firm “LSA”, taking into account the high-quality legal services provided to us by them in the field of intellectual property rights protection.
Narek

Narek Ter-Avetisyan

Director "SMART PRODUCTION" LLC
I had the pleasure of working with Saradaryan and Partners LSA, specifically Arsen Saradayan and Tatev Malkhasyan, for my real estate transactions, and I couldn’t be happier with their services. They were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated throughout the entire process.
Firas

Firas Georges

Investor from UAE
We have been using LSA company’s legal and accounting services for almost two years now. We are impressed by the high qualifications of the lawyers, the excellent level of service, and the responsiveness of the employees.
Konstantin

Konstantin Gorshkov

Mentat IT Group
By contacting the LSA law firm for various legal issues, I have consistently received quick and effective solutions, and I have also had the opportunity to benefit from their judicial defense and achieve victory.
Vahe

Vahe Ghazaryan

CJS"EUROTERM" CJSC General Manager
I have been effectively collaborating with “LSA” law firm, particularly with Arsen Sardaryan, for a year and a half now. I highly appreciate Arsen Sardaryan’s professional skills and professionalism. I am confident that our effective cooperation will continue at the same high level.
Jalal

Jalal Harutyunyan

Former head of the military control service of the RA Ministry of Defense
I have been working with LSA Law Firm for quite long time now. They are top-level professionals—dedicated and skilled. I can highlight two things about LSA: excellent service and high professionalism.
Samvel

Samvel Sinanyan

General Director of the “ADVENTURES” Travel Agency
In the provision of legal services, it is important for a company to not only be professional but also to communicate effectively, understand the client, and be committed to helping. The “LSA” law firm stands out precisely for this approach—a combination of professionalism and effective communication—which left a strong impression on me. They are always focused on understanding and resolving even the most complex issues.
Vahram

Vahram Mirakyan

Founder and Director of “Mantashyants Entrepreneurs’ Club” CJSC
Extremely experienced and highly skilled lawyers with a strong track record of successful cases. Their consultation was outstanding; they are honest and realistic, never overpromising or taking on a case unless they are confident in their ability to achieve a positive outcome.
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Karen Khondkaryan

Co-founder of “Ardos Media” LLC
I use the services of LSA Law Firm and must say that I am impressed by their high-level professional approach and efficient working style. The clear and practical advice provided by the company offers precise solutions to any complex issue in a short time. Without a doubt, I highly recommend LSA as an experienced and reliable legal partner in Armenia.
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Karapet Tumanyan

Director of “DEMO DREAMS CONSTRUCTION” LLC
I'm impressed with the excellent service from LSA law firm in handling my lawsuit. Mr. Sardaryan and Mrs. Malkhasyan showed exceptional analytical skills and integrity throughout. Their communication and responsiveness were outstanding, keeping me well-informed and addressing my questions promptly. I highly recommend this firm for legal assistance in Armenia.
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Adam Bdoyan

CEO of charging station company "NYTSTND"