Work permit for paid employment
Employers in Azerbaijan must get a work permit from the State Migration Service before employing a foreigner, unless an exemption in Article 64 of the Migration Code applies. The permit is issued for 1 year, or for the contract term if shorter. A valid work permit is itself a ground for a temporary residence permit (Article 45.1.8).
Life in Azerbaijan
Money
3
Currency
Azerbaijani Manat
AZN
Azerbaijani Manat
Cost of living
32
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
3–25%
Income tax (national)
VAT (ƏDV) 18%
Non-oil private-sector employees pay 3% up to AZN 2,500/month, 10% to AZN 8,000 and 14% above (the 3% rises to 5% in 2027 and 7% in 2028); oil/gas and public-sector employees pay 14% up to AZN 2,500/month and 25% above.
Living
1
Happiness
#100 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign workers with a job offer from an Azerbaijani employer, branch or representative office.
Eligibility
Employer applies
The employer (legal entity, individual entrepreneur, or branch or representative office of a foreign legal entity) applies for the permit and may employ the foreigner only in its own workplace.
Qualification
A notarised document proving the required qualification is needed.
Health
A health reference confirming the worker does not carry listed dangerous infectious diseases.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementExemptions (Migration Code Art. 64)
- Document checklistApplication form
- FeesWork permit state fee
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Other routes to Azerbaijan
- Visit & tourismShort visit and ASAN e-visa
- Permanent residencePermanent residence permit
- FamilyTemporary residence for relatives of citizens and residents
- Status in-countryTemporary residence permit
- CitizenshipCitizenship by naturalisation
