A work permit in Azerbaijan is an official permit that gives local businesses the right to employ foreign employees in business operations within the country. Therefore, when local companies or Individual Entrepreneurs plan to employ foreigners, they must obtain a work permit before concluding an employment contract with them. Additionally, if foreign employees are physically present in the country, it is important for businesses to also apply for a residence permit on the relevant basis.
Eligibility Criteria for Applying for and Obtaining a Work Permit in Azerbaijan
Foreign individuals do not have the right to apply for a work permit for themselves in Azerbaijan. This right is only for companies and Individual Entrepreneurs operating in Azerbaijan. To clarify, only employers have the right to apply for and extend a work permit in Azerbaijan for employees they plan to employ. As a result, the foreign employee can only work at the specific workplace and for the designated vacancy.
According to the legislation, any able-bodied foreigner, if over 18 years old, can work in Azerbaijan only after local employers obtain a work permit for them. However, this does not mean that businesses can easily hire every foreigner they plan to hire. Additionally, the legislation includes additional requirements for businesses to apply for and obtain a work permit for foreigners they plan to employ. Therefore, foreigners that businesses will employ must be educated and have appropriate qualifications for the relevant position. Additionally, the intended vacancy must be a position that is difficult to fill with citizens due to limitations of local labor resources. For example, based on our experience, we can state that it is somewhat difficult to find local experts in the IT field. Additionally, for international restaurants, it may be difficult to find nationals for the master chef position.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO GET A WORK PERMIT IN AZERBAIJAN:
•    Application form;
• A copy of the foreign employee's passport;
• A reference letter justifying the need for the foreign employee's services;
• A notarized copy of the document confirming the foreign employee's qualifications for the relevant position;
• Notarized copies of the company's founding documents;

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