VISA AND REGISTRATION

 

VISA: Foreign nationals who have successfully completed an online interview and been selected by the Admissions Committee must enter the Republic of Azerbaijan on a student visa. They can obtain this visa through the "ASAN Viza" system.  

The State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of Azerbaijan manages the issuance of electronic visas via the "ASAN Viza" system.  

  • These visas are processed within 3 working days and allow a stay of up to 30 days in the country, with a state fee of 20 US dollars.  
  •  The "ASAN Viza" system also offers expedited visa processing within 3 hours, regardless of weekends or holidays. More information can be found at evisa.gov.az 
  •  As of May 15, 2018, the issuance of visas to foreign citizens and stateless individuals at Azerbaijan's international airports has been conducted electronically through the "ASAN Viza" system, in accordance with Azerbaijan’s laws, presidential decrees, and international agreements. 

An electronic visa is available only for citizens of specific countries listed in the relevant documentation. 

 

REGISTRATION: Foreign nationals and stateless individuals living in Azerbaijan must present the following documents to apply for or extend a temporary residence permit:  

  • A completed application form approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan;  
  • A copy of their passport or other travel document (which must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiration date of the temporary residence permit);  
  • A notarized copy of their birth certificate or an equivalent document (for individuals under 18 without a passport);  
  • Notarized consent from a family member or close relative as stipulated in Articles 45.1.1 (regarding close family relations with an Azerbaijani citizen) and 45.1.5 (regarding family members of foreigners or stateless persons living in Azerbaijan) of the Migration Code;  
  • A certificate indicating that the individual is not a carrier of any infectious diseases listed by the relevant authorities (including HIV, hepatitis B, and C);  
  • A copy of the document granting the right to temporary stay or residence in Azerbaijan;  
  • A formal request from the inviting organization for highly skilled specialists in fields such as economics, industry, military, science, culture, sports, etc.;  
  • Two photographs of  3.5x4.5 cm size;  
  • A document for the residence where the individual will be registered (such as an extract from the state real estate registry, ownership certificate, lease agreement, or another legally recognized document);  
  • A statement from the person providing housing to the foreigner or stateless person (unless the housing belongs to the individual);  
  • A copy of the identity document of the person providing accommodation (unless the housing is owned by the foreigner or stateless person);  
  • Proof of payment of the state fee. 
  • Note: Proof of payment is provided upon issuance of a temporary residence permit to foreigners and stateless individuals in Azerbaijan. If the state fee is not paid within 30 days following the last day outlined in Article 47.5 (which pertains to the consideration of applications for temporary residence permits based on the relevant authority’s opinion and the state fee payment), the appropriate authority will cancel the temporary residence permit. 

Link:  https://migration.gov.az/az/page/73