- Deadline for military service deferment applications in Armenia is May 1, 2025.
- Eligible fields include education, culture, and sports.
- Applicants must have significant achievements in their respective fields.
- Applications can be submitted in person or electronically.
- Digitized electronic submissions are encouraged for efficiency.
Who is eligible for military service deferment?
According to the requirements set by the Armenian Government’s Decisions N 450-N, N 451-N, and N 457-N of April 12, 2018, citizens with significant achievements in science and education, culture, and sports are eligible to apply for a deferment from mandatory military service conscription.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application period for military service deferment is from April 1, 2025, to May 1, 2025. All eligible individuals must submit their applications and the required documents by the final deadline of May 1, 2025 .
How can eligible citizens apply?
Eligible citizens or their authorized representatives can submit their applications through two methods:
- In Person: By submitting the application form (available from the Ministry) along with the original and copies of the necessary documents (as per the government decisions mentioned above) to the Document Management Department of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport. If a representative is submitting the documents, a power of attorney must also be provided.
- Electronically: By sending the application and scanned copies of the required documents to the official email address of the Ministry: [удаленный электронный адрес].
Why is electronic submission recommended?
To enhance the efficiency of the deferment process administration, the Ministry encourages applicants to submit their applications and accompanying documents in a digitized electronic format whenever possible.
Eligible individuals are advised to gather all necessary documentation and submit their applications well before the May 1, 2025, deadline to ensure timely processing. For detailed information on the required documents and the application form, applicants should refer to the official website of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia or contact their relevant departments.