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Azerbaijan family reunification residence permit

Temporary residence as a family member of a foreign resident

In short

Family members of a foreigner who holds temporary or permanent residence in Azerbaijan can obtain their own temporary residence permit. Eligible relatives are the spouse, children under 18, adult children unable to work and dependent parents, and the resident must give a consent statement.

Apply on State Migration Service – electronic services checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 1 year per permit, extended for up to 2 years.
Validity
Up to 1 year at first issue.
Fee
AZN 120Adult temporary residence permit for up to 1 year, decision in 20 working days; AZN 160 in 15 working days. Up to 2 years: AZN 240 or 320. Minors pay half.
Processing time
15 or 20 working days; faster for families of highly skilled migrants.
Work
Not by the permit itself; a work permit is needed, obtained faster and outside the quota for spouses and children under 23 of highly skilled migrants.
Family
Spouse, children under 18, children over 18 unable to work, dependent parents.
Path to permanent residence
Possible after 2 years, except for family members of foreigners whose own residence is based on work, study, religious activity or international agreements.
Where to apply
In Azerbaijan, at the State Migration Service.

Who counts as family

Article 45.1.5 of the Migration Code covers family members of foreigners and stateless persons residing temporarily or permanently in Azerbaijan. The SMS accepts four categories: the spouse; children under 18; children over 18 who are unable to work; and dependent parents.

Parents qualify as dependants only if they are unable to work (people with disabilities, women over 63, men over 65), legally incapacitated or under guardianship.

Proof of the relationship

Spouse: copy of the marriage certificate and of the resident's passport. Child under 18: birth certificate and the parent's passport. Adult child unable to work: birth certificate, the parent's passport and a notarised document on incapacity for work. Dependent parent: the child's birth certificate and passport, the guardian's consent and a notarised document proving dependency.

Foreign marriage and birth certificates must be translated and notarised, but those issued by CIS countries and Türkiye do not need notarisation if shown with the original. A notarised consent statement from the resident family member is required; it can be accepted without notarisation if they attend the submission in person.

Required documents

Identity

  • Copy of the passport, valid more than 3 months beyond the end of the permit requested (original shown for comparison).
  • Two photos, 3.5 x 4.5 cm.

Insurance

  • Medical certificate showing you do not carry a disease on the official list of dangerous infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis B and C).

Other

  • Application form in the format approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
  • Proof of the family relationship (marriage or birth certificate, translated and notarised; certificates from CIS states and Türkiye shown with the original need no notarisation) and the resident's notarised consent statement.
  • Copy of the document allowing your current stay in Azerbaijan (entry stamp, visa or current permit).
  • Proof of the address where you will be registered: title extract, rental contract or similar, plus the provider's statement and ID copy if the home is not yours.
  • Receipt for the state fee (handed over when the card is issued).

Fees

Adults: AZN 120 (20 working days) or AZN 160 (15 working days) for up to 1 year. Children: AZN 60 or AZN 100 for up to 1 year, half the adult rate.

Extension and permanent residence

Extend at least 30 days before expiry. If the resident withdraws consent and you do not submit documents for another residence address within 10 working days, the permit is cancelled.

Family members of permanent residents can later apply for permanent residence on the family ground. Family members of foreigners holding residence based on a work permit, study, religious activity or an international agreement cannot convert their family-based years into permanent residence.

Families of highly skilled migrants

Family members of recognised highly skilled migrants obtain temporary and permanent residence in shorter periods, and the spouse and children under 23 can get a work permit faster and regardless of the labour migration quota.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Make sure your family member holds a valid temporary or permanent residence permit.
  2. Enter Azerbaijan visa-free or on a visa for a private visit, as your nationality requires.
  3. Collect relationship documents with translations, the consent statement and a medical certificate.
  4. Register your address and apply to the SMS at least 30 days before your stay ends.
  5. Children under 18 are applied for by a parent or legal representative.
  6. Pay the fee and collect the card; renew in step with the sponsor's permit.

Forms

Frequently asked questions

Can my parents join me in Azerbaijan?

Only as dependent parents: unable to work (disabled, women over 63, men over 65), incapacitated or under guardianship, with notarised proof of dependency.

Do foreign marriage certificates need notarisation?

Yes, translated and notarised, except certificates from CIS countries and Türkiye submitted together with the original, which are exempt under international treaties.

Can my spouse work on a family residence permit?

Not without a work permit, unless another exemption applies. Spouses of highly skilled migrants get work permits faster and outside the quota.

How much is the fee for a child?

Half the adult fee: AZN 60 or AZN 100 for up to 1 year depending on the processing period.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Azerbaijan

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: Visa-free: up to 90 days for most visa-free partner countries (30 days for Qatar). Embassy visa: the stay printed on the visa.
  • Transit visa Maximum stay: Up to 5 days

Business and self-employment

Study and training

  • Student visa Maximum stay: For the study period, permits of up to 1 year, extended for up to 2 years.

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: As long as the work permit and the linked residence permit are valid.
  • Skilled worker visa Maximum stay: Temporary residence for up to 3 years, extendable for up to 3 years at a time.

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