Permanent Residence Permit in Azerbaijan
- Emil Khudiyev (Lawyer)
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How to get Permanent Residency in Azerbaijan?
A Permanent Residence Permit in Azerbaijan lets foreigners and stateless people live, work and study here forever.
To get this permit, you must live in Azerbaijan for 5 years, have a steady income, and meet certain rules. This permit has many benefits, like being able to come and go freely and getting residency for your family in Azerbaijan.
Permanent Residency in Azerbaijan is issued by the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan for a period of 5 years and can be extended unlimited times for a period of 5 years.
In one of the recent articles, I have explained detaily what is a temporary residence permit (TRP) is in Azerbaijan and how to get it.
Benefits of obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit
Comparing to the temporary registration and temporary residence permit Permanent Residence Permit in Azerbaijan has many perks, including:
- Unrestricted right to live and work in Azerbaijan without needing work permits or visa renewals;
- Access to healthcare and public education like locals;
- Chance to apply for Azerbaijani citizenship after living here for a certain time;
- Easy travel to and from Azerbaijan without visas;
- Eligibility for social benefits and government services.
Permanent Residenc Permit in Azerbajan.
On what grounds is Permanent Residency in Azerbaijan granted?
If you have a temporary residence permit and have lived in Azerbaijan for 2 years, you can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit. You need to send your application and relevant documents to the State Migration Service.
To get the Permanent Residency in Azerbaijan, a foreign citizen or stateless person must continuously reside in the territory of Azerbaijan for the last 2 years on the basis of a residence permit obtained on one of the following grounds:
- Being in close relationship with a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Investing at least 500.000 manats in the economy of the country;
- Possessing a real estate which is worth at least 100.000 manats on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan or funds in the same amount in the banks of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Being a highly qualified specialists in the spheres of economy, industry, defense, science, culture, sports & etc.
Specialists included to the category defined by relevant executive authority who have been invited by the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan or juridical persons established in the Republic of Azerbaijan for the purpose of doing works or rendering services in the activity spheres determined by the relevant executive authority; - Being a family members of foreigners and stateless persons temporarily or permanently residing on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Holding positions of head or deputy head in the branch or representation of a foreign juridical person in the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Holding positions of head or deputy head of juridical person (firms, companies) established in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the founder or at least one of the founders of which is foreign juridical or physical person;
- Engaging in entrepreneurship activity in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
This case is only considered as a ground for issuance of permit for temporary residence in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, when those persons work actually by concluding labor contract with at least 5 persons on full time employment or 10 persons on part-time employment. In this case, at least 80 percent of the workers are required to be the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
How to apply for Permanent Residence Permit in Azerbaijan?
If you stay in Azerbaijan on a temporary residence permit (TRP), deadlines for applying for permanent residence permit is very important, because if you miss the deadlines, Migration Service can refuse in issuance of permanent residency.
The deadline for you to apply for a permanent residence permit in Azerbaijan is 3 (three) months before the expiry of the temporary residence permit (TRP).
Required Documents for Permanent Residence Permit Application
To get a permanent residence permit in Azerbaijan, you must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Application form sample;
- 2 color photos (3,5×4,5 cm);
- Copy of a valid passport or other travel document;
- Notarized copy of the birth certificate or other document equal to it (for persons without a passport who are under the age of 18);
- Document confirming that foreigners or stateless persons and their family members, who arrived with them, have sufficient funds to meet their minimum needs to provide for them during their stay in the country (with the exception of cases when a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan who is a close relative, or a person who has received a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, takes care of their provision during their stay in the country);
- Medical 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 relevant executive authority;
- Copy of the document authorizing to temporarily stay or reside in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Justified application by an authority, enterprise or organization inviting (to the Republic of Azerbaijan) foreigners and stateless persons who are highly qualified specialists in the spheres of economy, industry, military, science, culture, sports & etc.;
- Notary approved allowance of children aged 14-18;
- Document of a residential area where the person shall be registered on (extract on the state registration of the property right from state registry of real estate, rent or tenancy agreement or other similar document);
- 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 identity document of the person providing the foreigner or stateless person with a residential area;
- Receipt certifying payment of the state fee.
Make sure all your documents are correct, current, and translated if needed. This is key for a smooth application process.
Submitting the Application to the State Migration Service
After you have your documents ready, you must send your application to the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan or to the ASAN service. Here’s what you need to do:
- Schedule an appointment with the State Migration Service;
- Present original documents and submit copies as required;
- Undergo an interview with a migration officer;
- Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photographs).
The time it takes to process permanent residence permit applications can vary. It depends on the case and the State Migration Service’s workload. You can expect a decision within 15-30 days after you apply.
By following the application process and providing all needed documents, foreigners and stateless persons can get a permanent residence permit in Azerbaijan. This lets them live in the country without limits.
How to check is you PR in Azerbaijan ready?
You can call or personally come to the nearest branch of ASAN Service where the documents were submitted, but it is better to use the convenient online service of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan. You can visit this website for checking.
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