How to get a temporary residence permit (TRP) in Azerbaijan?
- Emil Khudiyev (Lawyer)
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- Updated: 17.03.2026
Temporary residence permit (TRP in Azerbaijan) – is a document, that confirms that its owner is a foreign citizen who has the right to live in Azerbaijan for a certain period of time, freely leave and enter the Republic of Azerbaijan. TRP in Azerbaijan is issued by the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan.
In one of my articles, I explained detaily what is a Permanent Residency (PR) in Azerbaijan and how to get it.
Benefits of TRP in Azerbaijan
Comparing to the temporary registration, temporary residence permit gives you a free status for a certain period, you will have more rights and fewer restrictions. Here is what you can do after obtaining a temporary residence permit in Azerbaijan:
- Live in Azerbaijan for the entire duration of the TRP.
- Move freely throughout all the country.
- If you entered Azerbaijan on a visa, now you can cross the border with a passport and a residence permit.
- Further social benefits will be available to you, you will be able to save a pension.
- Work without additional permits & licenses (if you applied for TRP on a work basis or have a Permanent Residency).
Legal basis for obtaining a temporary residency in Azerbaijan
Foreigners are issued permit for temporary residence in the Republic of Azerbaijan in the following cases:
- Being in close relationship with a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Investing in the economy of Azerbaijan at least 500.000 manats;
- Possessing a real estate which is worth at least 100.000 manats;
- Having a bank deposit in the amount of minimum 100.000 manats;
- Obtaining a work permit in Azerbaijan;
- Engaging in entrepreneurship activity in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
- Being a family members of foreigners temporarily or permanently residing in Azerbaijan;
- Holding positions of head or deputy head in the branch or representation of a foreign company in Azerbaijan;
- Owning more than 51% of the share in the authorized capital or holding the position of director of a company established in the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Getting full-time education at the university, school or college;
- Being a highly qualified specialists in the spheres of economy, industry, defense, science, culture, sports & etc.
- In case there are specified in the Migration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Required documents for temporary residence permit
According to the temporary residency basis, required documents can vary. Generally, you will need the following documents:
– Application form;
– 2 photos sized 3.5 x 4.5 sm;
– Passport copy;
– Medical reference;
– Visa copy (if any);
– Document confirming existence of cases justifying issuance of temporary residence permit (you can get the list here);
– Notarized consent of a family member residing in Azerbaijan on the basis of a temporary/permanent residence permit;
– Document of a residential area where the person shall be registered;
– Landlord’s notarized consent;
– Notarized copy of the landlord’s ID;
– Receipt certifying payment of the state fee.
Where to apply for TPR?
To apply for a temporary residence permit, you must collect the required documents (listed above) and submit them to the nearest Migration Service office or ASAN center.
If all documents are in order and have been accepted by Migration Service staff, you will receive a notification that your documents are being reviewed.
The review period is 15-20 days, but in practice, it may take longer.
What does it mean to "continuously reside in Azerbaijan"?
You must reside in Azerbaijan for 90 out of 180 days.
Can the Migration Service request additional documents?
Yes. To clarify any ambiguities in your application and to verify the documents and information provided, the Migration Service may request the necessary information.
I was denied a residence permit. What should I do?
It is necessary to clarify the basis for the residence permit denial. If the case is promising, it may be possible to appeal the decision to the Migration Service’s appellate court or to the court.
I received a residence permit based on real estate. Can my son, who is over 18, get a residence permit?
No. In this case, he needs to obtain a separate residence permit.
Do I need to obtain a work permit if I have a residence permit?
Yes. A work permit is not required if you are married to an Azerbaijani citizen or have received permanent residency.
How EMZE can help you?
As an immigration lawyer from Azerbaijan, I’m always ready to help you and provide you legal aid in obtaining a TRP in Azerbaijan, provide you legal consultancy on different matters, like how to open a company in Baku and start business in Azerbaijan, how to open bank accounts and etc.
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