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5 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Azerbaijan Ordinary Tourist Visa (Consular)
The ordinary tourist visa is issued by Azerbaijani diplomatic missions and consulates to nationals not eligible for, or preferring not to use, the ASAN e-visa. A single-entry visa is valid for up to 90 days and costs USD 20; a multiple-entry visa is valid for up to two years and costs USD 250. Applicants provide travel documentation such as hotel bookings and confirmed flights. The visa is for tourism and does not permit work, study or residence. Foreigners staying more than 15 days must register their place of stay with the State Migration Service within 15 days of arrival.
Government fee
$20
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Visa application formCompleted ordinary visa application lodged at an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
PassportValid passport with at least three months' validity beyond the intended stay and blank pages.
Proof of accommodationHotel booking or accommodation confirmation for the stay.
Travel itineraryConfirmed return or onward flight reservation.
Proof of fee paymentConfirmation of the USD 20 single-entry (or USD 250 multiple-entry) consular fee.
Tourist Visa
Azerbaijan ASAN e-Visa (Tourism / Short Visit)
The ASAN Visa is Azerbaijan's official electronic single-entry visa issued through the evisa.gov.az portal for nationals of more than 90 eligible countries travelling for tourism or a short visit. It permits a single entry within 90 days of issue and a stay of up to 30 days. The standard fee is USD 25 (a USD 20 state fee plus a USD 5 service fee) with processing in three working days; an urgent option costs USD 60 and is processed within three hours. The visa does not authorise work, study or residence; the printed e-visa is presented on arrival. Foreigners staying more than 15 days must register their place of stay with the State Migration Service.
Online applicationCompleted ASAN Visa application submitted via the evisa.gov.az portal.
Passport bio-data pageValid passport with at least three months' validity beyond the intended stay; passport details entered exactly as printed.
Digital passport photographOptionalRecent passport-style photo uploaded with the application where requested.
Proof of paymentConfirmation of the USD 25 standard (or USD 60 urgent) e-visa fee paid online.
Onward / return travel and accommodationOptionalEvidence of travel plans and accommodation may be requested; the printed e-visa must be carried for inspection on entry.
Transit Visa
Azerbaijan Transit Visa
The transit visa allows a foreigner to pass through Azerbaijan en route to a third country. It is valid for up to 30 days and permits a stay of up to five days during the passage. The fee is USD 20. Applicants must show a visa for, or confirmed onward travel to, the destination country and evidence of genuine transit. It does not permit work, study, residence or an extended tourist stay.
Government fee
$20
Max stay
5 days
Validity
30 days
Document checklist (5)
Visa application formCompleted transit visa application lodged at an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
PassportValid passport with at least three months' validity and blank pages.
Onward travel documentsConfirmed ticket and, where required, a visa for the destination country evidencing genuine transit.
Proof of fee paymentConfirmation of the USD 20 transit visa fee.
Business Visitor Visa
Azerbaijan Ordinary Business Visa (Consular)
The ordinary business visa is issued by Azerbaijani diplomatic missions for business purposes such as meetings, negotiations, conferences and commercial activity. A single-entry visa is valid up to 90 days at USD 20; a multiple-entry visa is valid up to two years at USD 250, suiting frequent business travellers. Applicants typically provide an invitation from an Azerbaijani company and supporting business documentation. The visa permits business activity but not local employment, which requires a work permit and temporary residence. Eligible nationals may alternatively use the ASAN e-visa for short business visits.
Government fee
$20
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Visa application formCompleted ordinary visa application lodged at an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
PassportValid passport with at least three months' validity beyond the intended stay and blank pages.
Invitation from Azerbaijani companyLetter of invitation from the host company stating the purpose and duration of the visit.
Business documentationOptionalEvidence of the business relationship or the applicant's company registration.
Proof of fee paymentConfirmation of the USD 20 single-entry (or USD 250 multiple-entry) consular fee.
Medical Treatment Visa
Azerbaijan Ordinary Visa for Treatment
The ordinary visa for treatment is issued for foreigners travelling to Azerbaijan to receive medical care. A single-entry visa is valid up to 90 days at USD 20, with a multiple-entry option (up to two years, USD 250) for patients needing repeated treatment. Applicants usually provide confirmation from the Azerbaijani medical institution. Where the planned treatment exceeds the visa period, the patient applies for a temporary residence permit. Eligible short-stay patients may also use the ASAN e-visa (30-day stay).
Residency: Treatment exceeding the visa period is continued via a temporary residence permit.
Government fee
$20
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Visa application formCompleted ordinary visa application lodged at an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
PassportValid passport with at least three months' validity beyond the intended stay.
Medical institution confirmationLetter or appointment confirmation from the treating Azerbaijani medical institution.
Proof of fundsOptionalEvidence of means to cover the treatment and the stay.
Proof of fee paymentConfirmation of the USD 20 single-entry (or USD 250 multiple-entry) consular fee.
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Pilgrimage Visa
1 route
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Azerbaijan Study Visa and Student Residence Permit
Foreign nationals admitted to a recognised Azerbaijani educational institution enter on an ordinary study visa (science and education category) issued by a consulate or, for eligible nationals, the ASAN e-visa, then convert to a temporary residence permit for full-time study under Article 45 of the Migration Code. Foreign applicants register at portal.edu.az and complete recognition (nostrification) of prior diplomas before receiving a letter of registration. The single-entry consular visa costs USD 20 and is valid up to 90 days. After arrival the student must register place of stay within 15 days and apply for the study-based temporary residence permit, which is issued for up to one year and renewable for the duration of studies.
Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Azerbaijani institution.
Residency after 2 years
Government fee
$20
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (7)
Letter of admission / registrationOfficial admission or registration letter from the recognised Azerbaijani educational institution.
Diploma recognition (nostrification)Recognition of prior high-school, bachelor or master diplomas where required for the programme.
Visa application formCompleted ordinary (science and education) visa application, or ASAN e-visa application for eligible nationals.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity beyond the intended stay.
Proof of financial meansEvidence of funds to cover tuition and living costs during studies.
Temporary residence permit applicationStudy-based TRP application filed with the State Migration Service after arrival and registration.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
2 routes
Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Self-Employment Visa
Azerbaijan TRP for Entrepreneurs and Business Heads
Foreigners who engage in entrepreneurial (self-employment) activity in Azerbaijan, or who head or deputy-head the branch or representative office of a foreign legal entity, may obtain a temporary residence permit on these grounds under Article 45 of the Migration Code. The permit is typically issued for one year and renewable for up to one year at a time (up to three years for highly qualified specialists). This route supports founders and senior managers running a genuine business rather than passive investment. Place of stay must be registered within 15 days of arrival.
Work: Authorises the declared entrepreneurial or branch-leadership activity.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency after 2 years
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
TRP applicationTemporary residence permit application filed with the State Migration Service citing entrepreneurship or branch-leadership.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity.
Business registration documentsRegistration of the foreigner's business activity, or of the branch/representative office and the appointment as its head or deputy.
Proof of business activityOptionalEvidence of genuine ongoing activity, such as tax registration or financial records.
Proof of accommodationEvidence of a place of stay in Azerbaijan and registration of place of stay.
Skilled Work Visa
Azerbaijan Work Permit and Temporary Residence Permit
Foreigners intending to take paid employment in Azerbaijan need both a work permit and a temporary residence permit. The employer applies to the State Migration Service for the work permit, which is granted for one year (or the term of a shorter labour contract) and renewed for up to one year at a time; processing is generally within 20 working days. Employment of foreigners is regulated by an annual labour-migration quota, with employer quota reports due to the State Migration Service by 1 May. Holding a valid work permit is a ground for a temporary residence permit under Article 45 of the Migration Code. Certain categories are exempt from the work-permit requirement, including permanent residents, diplomatic and international-organisation staff, religious workers and athletes/coaches.
Work: Authorises paid labour for the specified employer; tied to the valid work permit.
Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside employment.
Residency after 2 years
Processing time
20 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Employer work-permit applicationApplication submitted by the employer to the State Migration Service for the foreign worker.
Labour contractEmployment contract specifying the role, term and conditions.
Labour-migration quota confirmationEvidence the position falls within the employer's approved annual foreign-labour quota (where applicable).
PassportValid passport of the foreign worker.
Proof of qualificationsOptionalDiplomas or certificates evidencing the qualifications for the role.
Temporary residence permit applicationTRP application filed with the State Migration Service on the basis of the valid work permit.
State fee paymentEmployer payment of the state fee for the work permit and its extension.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
2 routes
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Residence by Real Estate
Azerbaijan TRP by Real Estate or Bank Deposit
A foreigner who owns real estate in Azerbaijan worth at least AZN 100,000, or who holds a fixed-term bank deposit or qualifying state/investment securities of at least AZN 100,000, may obtain a temporary residence permit on these asset-based grounds under Article 45 of the Migration Code. The permit is generally issued for one year and renewable for up to one year at a time. For a permanent residence permit on these grounds the thresholds double to AZN 200,000 in real estate, deposits or securities, after at least two years of continuous temporary residence. This is a residence-by-property route, not citizenship by investment.
Work: Residence on an asset-based ground; paid employment for a third party still requires a work permit unless exempt.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency after 2 years
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
TRP applicationTemporary residence permit application filed with the State Migration Service citing the asset-based ground.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity.
Proof of real estate ownershipOptionalTitle document evidencing ownership of Azerbaijani real estate worth at least AZN 100,000 (AZN 200,000 for permanent residence).
Proof of bank deposit or securitiesOptionalFixed-term deposit agreement or securities holding of at least AZN 100,000 (AZN 200,000 for permanent residence), where used instead of property.
Proof of accommodationEvidence of a place of stay in Azerbaijan and registration of place of stay.
Business Investor Visa
Azerbaijan TRP by Economic Investment
Azerbaijan offers residence by investment (not citizenship by investment): a foreigner who invests at least AZN 500,000 in the country's economy may obtain a temporary residence permit on this ground under Article 45 of the Migration Code. The permit is generally issued for one year and renewable for up to one year at a time. After at least two years of continuous temporary residence the investor may apply for a permanent residence permit, where the same AZN 500,000 economic-investment threshold applies. This is an active investment route assessed by the State Migration Service, not a passive golden-visa scheme.
Work: Residence on the investment ground; paid employment for a third party still requires a work permit unless exempt.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency after 2 years
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
TRP applicationTemporary residence permit application filed with the State Migration Service citing economic investment.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity.
Proof of investmentDocumentary evidence of investing at least AZN 500,000 in the Azerbaijani economy.
Company / investment registrationRegistration documents for the invested business or evidence of the qualifying investment.
Proof of accommodationEvidence of a place of stay in Azerbaijan and registration of place of stay.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
2 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Azerbaijan TRP for Family Members of Resident Foreigners
Family members of a foreigner or stateless person who holds a temporary or permanent residence permit in Azerbaijan may obtain their own temporary residence permit on this reunification ground under Article 45.1.5 of the Migration Code. The permit is generally issued for one year and renewable for up to one year at a time, typically aligned with the sponsoring resident's status. After at least two years of continuous temporary residence the family member may pursue a permanent residence permit on a qualifying ground. Place of stay must be registered within 15 days of arrival.
Work: Residence on a family ground; paid employment may still require a work permit unless statutorily exempt.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency after 2 years
Family: Spouse and children of the resident foreigner can each obtain a TRP.
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
TRP applicationTemporary residence permit application filed with the State Migration Service on the family-member ground.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity.
Proof of relationshipMarriage or birth certificate evidencing the family tie to the resident foreigner.
Sponsor's residence permitCopy of the sponsoring foreigner's valid temporary or permanent residence permit.
Proof of accommodationEvidence of a shared place of stay in Azerbaijan and registration of place of stay.
Spouse / Partner Visa
Azerbaijan TRP for Close Relatives of Citizens
Foreigners who are close relatives of a citizen of Azerbaijan - including spouses, parents and children - may obtain a temporary residence permit on this family ground under Article 45.1.1 of the Migration Code. The permit is generally issued for one year and renewable for up to one year at a time. After at least two years of continuous temporary residence the holder may apply for a permanent residence permit, where close family relationship to a citizen is also a qualifying ground. Place of stay must be registered within 15 days of arrival.
Work: Residence on a family ground; paid employment may still require a work permit unless statutorily exempt.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency after 2 years
Family: Covers the spouse, parents and children of the Azerbaijani citizen.
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
TRP applicationTemporary residence permit application filed with the State Migration Service on the close-relative ground.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity.
Proof of relationshipMarriage certificate, birth certificate or other document evidencing the close family tie to the Azerbaijani citizen.
Citizen relative's documentsIdentity document of the Azerbaijani citizen relative.
Proof of accommodationEvidence of a place of stay in Azerbaijan and registration of place of stay.
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Dependent Relative Visa
Ancestry / Repatriation
3 routes
Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Azerbaijan TRP for Highly Qualified Specialists
Highly qualified specialists in fields such as the economy, science, culture and sport may obtain a temporary residence permit on this dedicated ground under Article 45 of the Migration Code, and may be issued a permit for an extended term of up to three years rather than the standard one year. This route recognises specialist talent and can streamline residence for sought-after professionals. The classification is a residence ground assessed by the State Migration Service; paid employment still requires the applicable work permit unless the person falls within a statutory exemption.
Work: Residence on this ground; paid labour activity still requires a work permit unless statutorily exempt.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency after 2 years
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (5)
TRP applicationTemporary residence permit application filed with the State Migration Service citing the highly qualified specialist ground.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity.
Evidence of specialist qualificationDiplomas, professional recognition, awards or contracts evidencing highly qualified status in the relevant field.
Proof of activity in AzerbaijanContract, appointment or institutional confirmation of the specialist's engagement in Azerbaijan.
Proof of accommodationEvidence of a place of stay in Azerbaijan and registration of place of stay.
Religious Worker Visa
Azerbaijan TRP for Religious Workers
Foreigners carrying out professional religious activity at a religious institution registered in Azerbaijan may obtain a temporary residence permit on this ground under Article 45 of the Migration Code. Religious workers are among the categories statutorily exempt from the separate work-permit requirement. The permit is generally issued for one year and renewable for up to one year at a time. Place of stay must be registered within 15 days of arrival, and activity must be tied to a duly registered religious community.
Work: Religious workers are exempt from the work-permit requirement for their religious activity.
Study: Lawful residence permits study.
Residency after 2 years
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
TRP applicationTemporary residence permit application filed with the State Migration Service on the religious-activity ground.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity.
Confirmation from religious institutionLetter from the registered religious institution confirming the applicant's professional religious activity.
Institution registrationEvidence the religious community or institution is registered in Azerbaijan.
Proof of accommodationEvidence of a place of stay in Azerbaijan and registration of place of stay.
The permanent residence permit is granted to foreigners and stateless persons who have lawfully held a temporary residence permit in Azerbaijan for at least two years on an approved ground, under Article 52 of the Migration Code. Qualifying grounds include close family ties to an Azerbaijani citizen, investment of at least AZN 500,000 in the economy, real estate or bank deposits or securities of at least AZN 200,000, highly qualified specialist status, leadership of a legal entity with foreign founders, and entrepreneurship. The permit is issued for five years and may be extended indefinitely for further five-year periods. Applications should be filed at least three months before the temporary permit expires.
Work: Permanent residents are exempt from the work-permit requirement and may work freely.
Study: Education on settled-resident terms.
Residency: This is permanent residence; renewable indefinitely in five-year periods. Naturalisation is a separate process and Azerbaijan does not generally permit dual citizenship.
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (5)
Permanent residence applicationPermanent residence (immigration) permit application filed with the State Migration Service, at least three months before TRP expiry.
PassportValid passport with sufficient validity.
Proof of two years' temporary residenceEvidence of at least two years of continuous lawful temporary residence on an approved ground.
Ground-specific evidenceDocuments for the qualifying ground: family relationship, AZN 500,000 economic investment, AZN 200,000 real estate/deposit/securities, specialist status, business leadership or entrepreneurship.
Proof of accommodationEvidence of a place of residence in Azerbaijan.
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