The rights and obligations of foreigners and stateless persons on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan are defined by the Migration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan. According to Article 76.3 of the Migration Code, foreigners and stateless persons on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan must adhere to the declared purposes of arrival in the country.

It should be noted that the declared purpose of the arrival of foreigners arriving in Azerbaijan on the basis of visa must correspond to the types of entry visas issued to them. Entry visas for purposes of official, business, science, education, employment, tourism, culture, sports, humanitarian, medical and private visit are issued to foreigners coming to our country.

Violation of these rules entails administrative liability in accordance with Article 575.1.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Taking into account the above, foreigners intending to obtain a permit for temporary residence on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan are recommended to comply with these rules when applying to State Migration Service.