Immigration
The Migration Code of 2013 with e-visa access
The Migration Code consolidated Azerbaijani immigration law into a single instrument. Entry generally requires a visa, with the ASAN Visa e-visa system providing rapid electronic issuance for short visits, and temporary and permanent residence permits available on defined grounds.
Key rules
- Jurisdiction — National. Administered by the State Migration Service.
- Deadline — Foreigners staying more than 15 days must register their place of residence within that period
- Deadline — Temporary residence permits are issued for up to one year and renewed on application before expiry
Governing law
- Migration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan2013
- Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan1998
In practice
The Migration Code brought entry, stay, work authorisation and removal into one code, which makes research considerably easier than in jurisdictions where these are scattered. The ASAN Visa system issues e-visas for tourism and business within a short processing window. Work permits are quota-controlled and tied to a specific employer and position, and the employer bears the application burden. Temporary residence can lead to permanent residence after a qualifying period. Entry is refused to holders of passports bearing evidence of unauthorised travel to occupied territories, a restriction that has practical consequences for some travellers.