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Naturalization (Ordinary) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-09 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€102
Minimum annual salary€102
Work experience5+ years
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€108

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 5 years.

Documents

  • Application form (filled in via computer) – printed in 2 copies
  • Application (written via computer) addressed to the President of Azerbaijan – printed in 2 copies
  • CV (written via computer) - printed in 2 copies
  • 4 photos sized 3x4 cm
  • Receipt on payment of the state fee (200 manats)
  • Reference from the Ministry of Education certifying knowledge of state language
  • Copy of passport or other border-crossing document (notarized translation)
  • Document certifying existence of legal income (one of: reference from workplace, reference on receiving pension, stipend, targeted social assistance, reference from tax authority on incomes, reference on receiving alimony, reference on income of guardian, certificate of inheritance, sponsorship documents if unemployed)
  • Copy of the court decision establishing statelessness and permanent residence (if applicable)
  • For persons with high achievements in science/technology/culture/sports: justified application of the inviting state body
  • Copies of ID cards of close relatives who are citizens of Azerbaijan (if available)

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migration.gov.az/en/useful/45.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €102.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
Work experience
Age range
Application fee
Years to citizenship
Open to all nationalities

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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 2026-06-09.

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