Azerbaijan · Spouse visas
Azerbaijan Spouse of a resident
First stay: 1 yr
Temporary residence permit as the spouse of a foreigner residing in Azerbaijan (Migration Code Art. 45.1.5)
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Key facts
Spouse of a resident is a spouse visas route for Azerbaijan. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- AZN 160 ≈ $94
- Processing
- 20 working days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee AZN 160 ≈ $94; decision: 20 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesAZN 160 ≈ $94
- AZN 160 (≈ $94)State fee for a temporary residence permit card for an adult valid up to one year, issued within 15 working days; AZN 320 (≈ $190) up to 2 years and AZN 480 (≈ $280) up to 3 years, or AZN 120, (≈ $71) 240 and 360 where issued within 20 working days. Minors pay AZN 100 (≈ $59) for up to one year.
RenewalRenewable
Issued for up to 1 year and extended for up to 2 years at a time.
Permanent residenceAfter 2 years of residence
Permanent residence permit after at least 2 years as the family member of a foreigner who holds permanent residence in Azerbaijan.
Processing20 working days
Applications are reviewed within 15 or 20 working days, depending on the state fee paid.
Presence rulesAway max 90 of 180 days
A temporary residence permit is cancelled if you stay outside Azerbaijan for more than 90 days within 180 days.
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Applicant is the wife or husband of a foreigner or stateless person temporarily or permanently residing in Azerbaijan.
What you must show and pay1
- A fee of AZN 160 (≈ $94) · State fee for a temporary residence permit card for an adult valid up to one year, issued within 15 working days; AZN 320 (≈ $190) up to 2 years and AZN 480 (≈ $280) up to 3 years, or AZN 120, (≈ $71) 240 and 360 where issued within 20 working days. Minors pay AZN 100 (≈ $59) for up to one year.
Documents4
- Application form, passport copy valid more than 3 months beyond the permit, two 3.5 x 4.5 cm photos and a reference that the applicant carries no listed dangerous infectious disease.
- Copy of the marriage certificate and of the sponsor's passport; foreign-issued certificates need a translated and notarised copy.
- Proof of the residential address for registration, such as a property extract, rent agreement or the host's application and identity copy.
- A notarised consent application from the sponsoring family member, and a receipt for the state fee presented when the permit card is handed over.
Steps1
- Application is made in person or through a legal representative at the State Migration Service at least 30 days before the permitted stay ends.
After you arrive2
- The permit is issued for the period requested, up to 1 year, and each extension is up to 2 years.
- Spouses of a permanent resident can apply for permanent residence after at least 2 years of temporary residence.
What happens at day 182
How Azerbaijan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 182 days in any consecutive 12-month period ending in the calendar yearResident individual
- Foreign-source income
Monthly employment income (general rates, Tax Code article 101.1); residents' taxable object is all income less deductions, with a credit for tax paid abroad (articles 96.1, 127).
All tax rules for Azerbaijan Tax records checked
Full official text
Temporary residence permit for the spouse of a foreigner or stateless person who resides temporarily or permanently in Azerbaijan, issued for up to one year and extended for up to two years at a time. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of AZN 160 (≈ $94) · State fee for a temporary residence permit card for an adult valid up to one year, issued within 15 working days; AZN 320 (≈ $190) up to 2 years and AZN 480 (≈ $280) up to 3 years, or AZN 120, (≈ $71) 240 and 360 where issued within 20 working days. Minors pay AZN 100 (≈ $59) for up to one year. 4
Requirements
- Applicant is the wife or husband of a foreigner or stateless person temporarily or permanently residing in Azerbaijan. 1 2
- Application form, passport copy valid more than 3 months beyond the permit, two 3.5 x 4.5 cm photos and a reference that the applicant carries no listed dangerous infectious disease. 1
- Copy of the marriage certificate and of the sponsor's passport; foreign-issued certificates need a translated and notarised copy. 2
- Proof of the residential address for registration, such as a property extract, rent agreement or the host's application and identity copy. 1
- A notarised consent application from the sponsoring family member, and a receipt for the state fee presented when the permit card is handed over. 1 2
- Application is made in person or through a legal representative at the State Migration Service at least 30 days before the permitted stay ends. 1
- The permit is issued for the period requested, up to 1 year, and each extension is up to 2 years. 1
- Spouses of a permanent resident can apply for permanent residence after at least 2 years of temporary residence. 1
Stay
- Up to 1 year initially and up to 2 years per extension.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
Family members of a foreigner residing temporarily or permanently in Azerbaijan can apply on the family ground; a minor's application is filed by a parent or legal representative.
Official sources
- Temporary and permanent residence of foreigners and stateless persons (Migration Code grounds, documents, duration) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- Documents confirming temporary residence grounds: family · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-10
- Labour activity of foreigners: work permit conditions, exemptions, documents · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- State duties · State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- FAQ: temporary and permanent residence permits · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a resident and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a resident | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a resident?
A fee of AZN 160 (≈ $94). State fee for a temporary residence permit card for an adult valid up to one year, issued within 15 working days; AZN 320 (≈ $190) up to 2 years and AZN 480 (≈ $280) up to 3 years, or AZN 120, (≈ $71) 240 and 360 where issued within 20 working days.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a resident?
Up to 1 year initially and up to 2 years per extension.
How long does the Spouse of a resident take to process?
Applications are reviewed within 15 or 20 working days, depending on the state fee paid.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a resident?
Family members of a foreigner residing temporarily or permanently in Azerbaijan can apply on the family ground; a minor's application is filed by a parent or legal representative.
Does the Spouse of a resident lead to permanent residence in Azerbaijan?
Time on the Spouse of a resident counts toward permanent residence in Azerbaijan, which the rules allow after 2 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a resident holders taxed in Azerbaijan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a resident. The standard rules apply: Azerbaijan residents (more than 182 days in a 12-month period ending in the calendar year) are taxed on all income; employment income is taxed at 14% up to AZN 2,500 (≈ $1,470) a month and 25% above, while non-oil private-sector employees pay 3% up to AZN 2,500, (≈ $1,470) 10% to AZN 8,000 (≈ $4,710) and 14% above from 1 January 2026.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Temporary and permanent residence of foreigners and stateless persons (Migration Code grounds, documents, duration) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- Documents confirming temporary residence grounds: family · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-10
- Labour activity of foreigners: work permit conditions, exemptions, documents · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- State duties · State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- FAQ: temporary and permanent residence permits · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
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