Why the Police Propose to Shorten the Validity Period of Armenian Passports

As already reported, the police propose to issue passports with a validity period of only 2 years instead of the current 10 years. According to the police, the necessity arises from the fulfillment of a directive issued during the meeting of the State Legal Committee on September 29, 2021.

EXPLANATION

The proposed decision regarding amendments to the Armenian government's December 25, 1998, number 821 decree is currently under consideration. According to the current regulations, Armenian citizens receive passports valid for 10 years, with the exception of citizens under the age of 16 and those liable for military service. Based on the directive issued in the meeting of the State Legal Committee on September 29, 2021 (KA/174-2021), the presented draft proposes to reduce the validity period of Armenian passports established by the government decree number 821 to 2 years.

Connection with Strategic Documents

The draft does not derive from any strategic documents.

Nature of the Proposed Regulation

The draft resolution proposes to set the validity period of Armenian citizens' passports for 2 years, amending the government decree number 821 from December 25, 1998.

Need for Additional Financial Resources and Expected Changes in State Budget Revenues and Expenditures

If the draft is adopted, it will not necessitate amendments to the state budget of Armenia. The institutions and individuals involved in the drafting process have offered their perspectives on the initiative.

Expected Outcome

The proposed government resolution will establish a maximum validity period of 2 years for Armenian citizens' passports, thus implementing the directive given during the State Legal Committee meeting on September 29, 2021 (KA/174-2021).