Permanent residence of foreigners and stateless persons in the territory of Azerbaijan — requirements, costs & how to apply

Who is eligible

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 120 months.

Documents

• Application form, sample of which approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• Copy of the passport or other border crossing document
• Notarized copy of the birth certificate or a document equal to it (for persons without passport who are under the age of 18)
• Reference certifying that the person is not carrier of a virus of any disease included in the list of dangerous infectious diseases approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• Document certifying the existence of sufficient funds to meet minimum needs of foreigners and stateless persons, including their accompanying family members (except in cases where a close relative who is a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan or a person who obtained a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Azerbaijan assumes responsibility for their support during their stay in the country, as well as in cases where a highly skilled migrant applies for a permit)
• Copy of the permission card for temporary or permanent residence on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• A notarized copy or a copy certified in an equivalent manner, of a document confirming one of the grounds set forth in Article 52.1 of the Migration Code
• A notarized statement of consent of a family member or close relative, set forth in Articles 52.1.1 and 52.1.8 of the Migration Code, in connection with the issuance of a permanent residence permit to foreigners and stateless persons on the grounds specified in these articles
• Two photos sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm
• A notarized consent of children aged 14 to 18
• The document of a residential area, where the person will be registered on (extract on the state registration of the property right from state registry of real estate, warrant for accommodation, rent or tenancy agreement or other document set forth in the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan)
• Application of the person providing a foreigner or stateless person with a residential area (except the cases when there is a residential area in possession of the foreigner or stateless person)
• Copy of the identification document of the person providing residential area to a foreigner or stateless person (except the cases when there is a residential area in possession of the foreigner or stateless person)
• Receipt certifying payment of the state fee

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/page/73.
3. Typical processing: ~60 days.