Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 40-55 business days (total)
- Fee
- $20 USD
- Validity
- 1 year or duration of contract (renewable annually)
- Entry
- Single entry
Work permit issued for 1 year or duration of contract if less than 1 year. Can be extended annually. Employer acts as sponsor. Labor market testing required (10-15 days). All qualifications must be notarized and translated to Azerbaijani. Total processing: 40-55 days.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Foreign nationals with job offer from Azerbaijani employer.
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Employment
Must have confirmed employment contract from Azerbaijani employer. Labor market testing required (10-15 days).
Required status: Employment contract from Azerbaijani employer
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Health
Medical certificate required with HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C tests.
Required vaccinations: t
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size colour photographs
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Work Permit Application; Form url: https://migration.gov.az/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Bank transfer; Amount: $20 USD
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Professional license
Must be translated: No
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain job offer and employment contract from Azerbaijani employer.
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Online application
Employer applies for work permit with State Migration Service.
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Processing wait
Labor market testing conducted by State Migration Service (10-15 business days).
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Document submission
Submit passport, photos, work permit approval, medical certificate, and translated qualifications to Azerbaijani embassy/consulate.
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Visa collection
Collect work visa from embassy/consulate.