Required documents

To obtain a work permit, the employer must submit the following documents:

• application-questionnaire;
• a copy of the passport or other border crossing document of a foreigner and stateless person;
• a notarized copy of the document confirming that the foreigner and the stateless person have the qualifications required to perform the intended work;
• a reference justifying the need to attract a foreigner and a stateless person for the intended job;

if the employer is:

• a legal entity notarized copies of the legal entity's charter and state registration certificate;
• a natural person notarized copies of the document confirming the identity of the natural person and the certificate of registration of the taxpayer issued to the natural person;

• a medical certificate of a foreigner and stateless person not being a carrier of infectious diseases (human immunodeficiency virus infection, hepatitis B and C viruses) approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

State Fee

if it is issued within ten working days or if it is extended:

up to 3 months - 700 manats;

up to 6 months - 900 manats;

up to 1 year – 1, 400 manats.

if it is given within fifteen working days or if it is extended:

up to 3 months - 500 manats;

up to 6 months - 700 manats;

up to 1 year – 1,200 manats.

when it is issued within twenty working days or when it is extended:

up to 3 months - 350 manats;

up to 6 months - 600 manats;

up to 1 year – 1,000 manats.