To the attention of foreigners and stateless persons staying and residing in the Republic of Azerbaijan!

According to the Decision No 278 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated August 4, 2020, toughened special quarantine regime is extended until 00:00 a.m. August 31, 2020. The special regime covers Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Yevlakh, Masalli, Jalilabad, Mingachevir cities and Absheron, Barda, Khachmaz, Goranboy, Goygol, Salyan regions.

During this period, the activity of the State Migration Service will be carried out in accordance with current rules (for detailed information: https://migration.gov.az/press/news_content/14090).

According to the new decision, permission through short message system for foreigners to leave their place of stay or residence is cancelled.

Taking into account removal of the restriction on movement, it is necessary to submit all documents required by the legislation (including relevant medical certificates) when applying for temporary and permanent residence permits.

During the quarantine period the (012) 919 Call Center of the State Migration Service will operate with limited number of employees and in a restricted mode on weekends (8 and 9, 15 and 16, 22 and 23, 29 and 30 August 2020). Therefore, during the indicated dates inquiries related to migration issues can be addressed through the online guide on the official website of the Service, as well as via the MIGAZ mobile application.

Once again we reiterate that stay of foreigners whose temporary staying periods (visa period or 30-90 day-staying period) have been extended for up to 60 days, is considered legal without any additional application and payment of state fees until the restrictions on movement at the state borders are lifted.