All Armenian citizens over 16 years of age must have mandatory  identification cards - draft law

ArmInfo. The introduction of a new biometric passport system in Armenia requires the adoption of corresponding legislation.

The RA government approved the draft law "On Identity Documents" at  its April 23 meeting.

Presenting the draft law, RA Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine  Sargsyan noted that the document submitted for approval outlines all  regulations regarding passport circulation. According to the draft  law, all Armenian citizens over 16 years of age must have mandatory  identification cards. Only with this card can a person obtain a  biometric passport. Individuals aged 6 to 16 will also be issued  identification cards, while those under 6 will be issued birth  certificates.

Sargsyan also noted that all travel documents for Armenian citizens  abroad are being brought into compliance with International Civil  Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. Identification cards are  planned to be used within the country, and biometric passports will  be issued for international travel.  Biometric passports will also be  issued to refugees and asylum seekers in the country.