🇦🇿 Azerbaijan · Employer-sponsored work
Issuance of work permits to foreigners and stateless persons to engage in paid employment — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €541 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- application-questionnaire
- copy of the passport or other border crossing document
- notarized copy of the document confirming qualifications required to perform the work
- reference justifying the need to attract foreigner/stateless person for the job
- if employer is a legal entity: notarized copies of the legal entity's charter and state registration certificate
- if employer is a natural person: notarized copies of the document confirming identity and taxpayer certificate
- medical certificate (not being a carrier of HIV, hepatitis B/C)
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://asan.gov.az/en/service/asan-xidmetler/miqrasiya-xidmetleri/ecnebilere-ve-vetendasligi-olmayan-sexslere-haqqi-oedenilen-emek-fealiyyeti-ile-mesgul-olmalari-uecuen-is-icazelerin-verilmesi.
- Typical processing: ~20 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“a medical certificate of a foreigner and stateless person not being a carrier of infectious diseases”
“An employment visa or a business (business) visa is required for obtaining a work permit.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.