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• a letter from the receiving side;
• one copy of the completed visa application form (application
forms may be photocopied);
• original passport or a substitute for a passport of a foreign
national who is applying for a visa (no copies accepted);
• two pieces of photos (3x4) for an application form.
• receipt for the payment of duty;
A foreign citizen wishing to stay in Azerbaijan for more than a
month should register with the local police authority at the place of
residence. Please see Annex 9 for consular fees payable for
Azerbaijani visas.
Who needs work permits and how to obtain it. A foreign national
who comes to Azerbaijan with intention to work here, have to
obtain a work permit. The permits are issued by the Ministry of
Labour and Social Protection. Work permits are issued for one year
period. The term of validity can be extended for another year, but
no more than 4 times in a row.
The following categories of foreign nationals do not require work
permits:
• Permanent residents, entrepreneurs, management of companies
established through international agreements, staff of diplomatic
missions, staff of international organizations, businessmen (no
more than for 3 month period), persons employed by relevant
executive authorities, persons engaged in religious activities
provided by religious organizations registered by the
Government, accredited staff of mass media, sailors, sportsmen
and artists, researchers and professors at the universities.
The following documents must be submitted to obtain a work
permit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of
Population (MLSPP):
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