--- title: "Azerbaijan Spouse of a citizen requirements 2026: 1-year stay" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/spouse-of-citizen/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-11 --- Azerbaijan · Spouse visas # Azerbaijan Spouse of a citizen **First stay:** 1 yr Temporary residence permit as the spouse of a citizen of Azerbaijan (Migration Code Art. 45.1.1) First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) - **First stay:** 1 yr (Up to 1 year initially and up to 2 years per extension; permanent residence after at least 2 years of temporary residence on this ground.) - **Who can apply:** Any passport ## Key facts Spouse of a citizen 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 fees: AZN 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. **Renewal: Renewable** Issued for up to 1 year and extended for up to 2 years at a time. [State Migration Service of Azerbaijan](https://migration.gov.az/en/page/73) **Permanent residence: After 2 years of residence** Permanent residence permit after at least 2 years of temporary residence as the spouse of an Azerbaijani citizen; the permit is valid 5 years. [State Migration Service of Azerbaijan](https://www.migration.gov.az/en/questions) **Processing: 20 working days** Applications are reviewed within 15 or 20 working days, depending on the state fee paid. [State Migration Service of Azerbaijan](https://www.migration.gov.az/en/questions) **Presence rules: Away max 90 of 180 days** A temporary residence permit is cancelled if you stay outside Azerbaijan for more than 90 days within 180 days. [State Migration Service of Azerbaijan](https://www.migration.gov.az/en/questions) ### What you'll need #### Who can apply - Applicant is in a close relationship, as husband or wife, with a citizen of Azerbaijan. #### 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. #### Documents - 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 identity card; 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. #### Steps 1. 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 arrive - The permit is issued for the period requested, up to 1 year, and each extension is up to 2 years. - A permanent residence permit can be granted after at least 2 years of temporary residence on this ground. - The permit card allows exit and return under the visa-free regime during its validity. ## 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 year** Resident 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](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/tax/) Tax records checked 10 Oct 2026 **Full official text** Temporary residence permit for the foreign spouse of an Azerbaijani citizen, issued for up to one year and extended for up to two years at a time, with a route to permanent residence after two years. (sources 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. (source 4) #### Requirements - Applicant is in a close relationship, as husband or wife, with a citizen of Azerbaijan. (sources 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. (source 1) - Copy of the marriage certificate and of the sponsor's identity card; foreign-issued certificates need a translated and notarised copy. (source 2) - Proof of the residential address for registration, such as a property extract, rent agreement or the host's application and identity copy. (source 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. (sources 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. (source 1) - The permit is issued for the period requested, up to 1 year, and each extension is up to 2 years. (source 1) - A permanent residence permit can be granted after at least 2 years of temporary residence on this ground. (source 1) - The permit card allows exit and return under the visa-free regime during its validity. (source 1) #### Stay - Up to 1 year initially and up to 2 years per extension; permanent residence after at least 2 years of temporary residence on this ground. - Initial permitted stay: 12 months. - Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal. #### Work A foreigner married to an Azerbaijani citizen registered in Azerbaijan does not need a work permit. Checked 2026-10-11 ## Official sources 1. [Temporary and permanent residence of foreigners and stateless persons (Migration Code grounds, documents, duration)](https://migration.gov.az/en/page/73) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11 2. [Documents confirming temporary residence grounds: family](https://www.migration.gov.az/files/uploads/content/6176559111ef7.pdf) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-10 3. [Labour activity of foreigners: work permit conditions, exemptions, documents](https://migration.gov.az/en/page/75) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11 4. [State duties](https://www.migration.gov.az/en/useful/62) · State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11 5. [FAQ: temporary and permanent residence permits](https://www.migration.gov.az/en/questions) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11 ## Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives | Route | Money needed | Stay | Work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Spouse of a citizen | – | 1 yr, renewable | – | | [Spouse of a resident](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/family-temporary-residence/) | – | 1 yr, renewable | – | | [Spouse of a citizen](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/spouse-of-citizen/) Portugal | – | – | – | | [Spouse of a resident](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/family-reunification/) Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes | | [Spouse of a resident](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/spouse-of-permanent-resident/) Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – | ## Questions people ask ### How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen? 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 citizen? Up to 1 year initially and up to 2 years per extension; permanent residence after at least 2 years of temporary residence on this ground. ### How long does the Spouse of a citizen take to process? Applications are reviewed within 15 or 20 working days, depending on the state fee paid. ### Can I work on the Spouse of a citizen? A foreigner married to an Azerbaijani citizen registered in Azerbaijan does not need a work permit. ### Does the Spouse of a citizen lead to permanent residence in Azerbaijan? Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward permanent residence in Azerbaijan, which the rules allow after 2 years of residence. ### How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Azerbaijan? No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. 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. ## More in Azerbaijan [Highly skilled migrant (points)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/highly-skilled-migrant/) [Residence · AZN 100k deposit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/trp-bank-deposit-100k/) [Residence · AZN 500k investment](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/trp-investment-500k/) [Residence · AZN 100k property](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/trp-property-100k/) [Residence · AZN 100k bonds](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/trp-state-securities-100k/) [Entrepreneur residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/trp-entrepreneur/) [Company owner/head residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/trp-company-head-51pct/) [Branch head residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/azerbaijan/trp-branch-head/) ## Spouse and partner visas elsewhere [🇮🇹 Spouse of a resident](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/spouse-of-permanent-resident/) [🇬🇷 Spouse of a citizen](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/greece/spouse-of-citizen/) [🇫🇷 Spouse of a resident](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/france/spouse-of-permanent-resident/) [🇬🇧 Fiancé visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/fiance-visa/) [🇳🇱 Spouse of a citizen](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/netherlands/spouse-of-citizen/) [🇨🇾 Spouse of a resident](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/cyprus/spouse-of-permanent-resident/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated. ## 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. 1. [Temporary and permanent residence of foreigners and stateless persons (Migration Code grounds, documents, duration)](https://migration.gov.az/en/page/73) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11 2. [Documents confirming temporary residence grounds: family](https://www.migration.gov.az/files/uploads/content/6176559111ef7.pdf) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-10 3. [Labour activity of foreigners: work permit conditions, exemptions, documents](https://migration.gov.az/en/page/75) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11 4. [State duties](https://www.migration.gov.az/en/useful/62) · State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11 5. [FAQ: temporary and permanent residence permits](https://www.migration.gov.az/en/questions) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11 Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email [contact@stayglobe.app](mailto:contact@stayglobe.app?subject=Correction) with a link to the official source.