Temporary Residence Permit (family ties)

Overview

If you are in a close relationship with an Azerbaijani citizen, or with a foreigner who lawfully resides in the country, this is normally how you live there with them. You apply for a temporary residence permit on the basis of that family relationship, supported by documents proving it. Good to know: like other temporary residence permits, this can lead toward a permanent residence permit after about two years on the qualifying basis. Honesty box - please read: a family permit is a residence route, not a shortcut to citizenship - Azerbaijan has no citizenship-by-investment, and naturalisation through marriage is a separate, slower process. Confirm the current requirements on the official State Migration Service page.

Eligibility

Application pathway

1. 01

   Check the route fit

   Confirm your relationship qualifies and that your relative has the required status in Azerbaijan.

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Gather your passport and the certificates that prove the relationship.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   Apply for the temporary residence permit on a family basis through the official State Migration Service channel.

4. 04

   After approval

   After approval, keep your permit valid and, after about two years, consider permanent residence.

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Related routes

• Permanent Residence Permit

  For you if you have lived in Azerbaijan on temporary residence and want to settle for good: the permanent residence permit confirms your right to live there long term, generally available after about two years of qualifying temporary residence.

• Work Permit and Temporary Residence Permit

  For you if an Azerbaijani employer has offered you a job: this is the standard route into paid work, where your employer secures a work permit for you and you then hold a temporary residence permit to live in the country.

• Temporary Residence Permit (investment, real estate or deposit)

  For you if you want residence in Azerbaijan through a financial commitment: a temporary residence permit can be granted on grounds such as a qualifying investment in the economy, owning real estate, or holding a fixed-term bank deposit - but please read the honesty note first.