State Migration Service

According to the paragraph 3.1 of the “Rules for determination of a person’s affiliation to the citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan” approved by the Decision No. 84 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated March 18, 2015, proceedings on the establishment of a person’s affiliation to citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan commence on the request of the person himself/herself or central and local executive bodies, diplomatic representations or consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan, prosecutor`s office, as well as judicial authorities.

According to the paragraph 3.2 of the same Rules in case of submitting a request by the state bodies, the documents specified in sub-paragraphs 3.4.1 and 3.4.3–3.4.10 of this Rules are attached to the relevant inquiry, and are sent to the State Migration Service by an accompanying letter.

Furthermore, according to the paragraph 3.2 of the Rules, when a person himself/herself submits a request to the State Migration Service, he/she attaches the documents specified in sub-paragraphs 3.4.1–3.4.10 of this Rules to the relevant application form.

Documents required for establishment of person’s citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The following documents are submitted by state authorities with the cover letter:

questionnaire;
2 photos sized 3x4 cm (except children under the age five);
Copy of passport or other identity document (in case this document is not available, relevant document which indicates such information);
Copy of birth certificate (in case this document is not available, relevant document which indicates such information);
Copy of identity documents of the minor’s parents;
In case the person is a refugee resided in the Republic of Azerbaijan from January 1, 1988 till January 1, 1992, copy of the relevant certifying document about the case (in case this document is not available, relevant document which indicates such information);
In case of adoption, copy of the document on adoption of the foreign or stateless child (in case this document is not available, relevant document which indicates such information);
In case of existence of one of the following cases relevant application of consent of children between the ages of 14-18:

If both of the husband-wife who adopted the foreign or stateless child are citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
If one of the husband-wife who adopted the foreign or stateless child is a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the other one is a stateless person;
If citizenship of parents has changed and as a result both of them acquired citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
If one of the parents of the child is known, in case that parent acquired citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
If one of the parents of the child residing in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan is a person who acquired citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan, while the other is a stateless person.

Note:

The term of imprisonment of the persons serving sentence in penitentiary facilities of the Republic of Azerbaijan till date of entry into force of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan” (October 07, 1998) is considered a period of registration upon place of residence in the Republic of Azerbaijan. In this case document indicating term of imprisonment issued by the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan should be attached to the request.
The term of military service of military personnel enrolled in military service in the Republic of Azerbaijan till the date of entry into force of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan” (October 07, 1998) is considered a period of registration upon place of residence in the Republic of Azerbaijan. In this case document indicating term of military service issued by local departments, divisions and units of the State Service on Mobilization and Military Service Enlistment of the Republic of Azerbaijan should be attached to the request.
Registration upon place of residence of minors or persons under custody, who does not have such registration, is accepted as their legal representatives’ – accordingly parents, persons adopting the child, or custodians or guardians – registration upon place of residence.
Registration upon place of residence of children who lost their parents or deprived from parent care is accepted as facilities, dormitories they live (for children who lost their parent or deprived from parent care), residence place of custodian (guardian) or person who adopts them.

The person himself/herself submits the following documents:

application form;
2 photos sized 3x4 cm (except children under the age five);
CV;
Copy of passport or other identity document (in case this document is not available, relevant document which indicates such information);
Copy of birth certificate (in case this document is not available, relevant document which indicates such information);
Copy of identity documents of the minor’s parents;
In case the person is a refugee resided in the Republic of Azerbaijan from January 1, 1988 till January 1, 1992, copy of the relevant document certifying the case (in case this document is not available, relevant document which indicates such information);
In case of adoption, copy of the document on adoption of the foreign or stateless child (in case this document is not available, relevant document which indicates such information);
In case of existence of one of the following cases relevant application of consent of children between the ages of 14-18:

If both of the husband-wife who adopted the foreign or stateless child are citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
If one of the husband-wife who adopted the foreign or stateless child is a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the other one is a stateless person;
If citizenship of parents has changed and as a result both of them acquired citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
If one of the parents of the child is known, in case that parent acquired citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
If one of the parents of the child residing in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan is a person who acquired citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan, while the other is a stateless person.

Note:

The term of imprisonment of the persons serving sentence in penitentiary facilities of the Republic of Azerbaijan till date of entry into force of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan” (October 07, 1998) is considered a period of registration upon place of residence in the Republic of Azerbaijan. In this case document indicating term of imprisonment issued by the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan should be attached to the request.
The term of military service of military personnel enrolled in military service in the Republic of Azerbaijan till the date of entry into force of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan” (October 07, 1998) is considered a period of registration upon place of residence in the Republic of Azerbaijan. In this case document indicating term of military service issued by local departments, divisions and units of the State Service on Mobilization and Military Service Enlistment of the Republic of Azerbaijan should be attached to the request.
Registration upon place of residence of minors or persons under custody, who does not have such registration, is accepted as their legal representatives’ – accordingly parents, persons adopting the child, or custodians or guardians – registration upon place of residence.
Registration upon place of residence of children who lost their parents or deprived from parent care is accepted as facilities, dormitories they live (for children who lost their parent or deprived from parent care), residence place of custodian (guardian) or person who adopts them.

Sample of questionnaire and application form