Visa

Foreigners intending to study in Azerbaijan must obtain an appropriate visa (educational) prior to arrival in the country.

Citizens of countries eligible for e-visas can apply and receive their visa within 3 hours or up to 3 days by visiting http://www.evisa.gov.az. Detailed information is available on the website for foreigners and stateless individuals interested in applying for an electronic visa.

For citizens of countries without access to e-visas or where there is no Azerbaijani Embassy, visas are issued through the visa section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Azerbaijan. They can collect their visa from the nearest Azerbaijani Embassy or Consulate.

The International Student Admissions Office at Azerbaijan Technical University provides comprehensive support and assistance to international students with visa-related matters. 

Registration upon place of stay (15 Days Registration)

Within 15 days of arriving in Azerbaijan, students must register their place of residence with the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan. To fulfill this requirement, foreign nationals must submit an application form along with a copy of their passport using one of the following methods:

· Online registration on the official website of the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan.

·  Email submission to qeydiyyat@migration.gov.az.

·  In-person visit to Regional Migration Departments or ASAN Service centers. 

When a foreigner or stateless person changes his/her place of stay, he/she should get registered upon new place of stay within 5 working days from the date of arrival at the new address.

Foreigners and stateless persons can apply themselves in an aforementioned way for registration upon place of stay, as well.

Note: There is no state fee for registration, and re-registration is only required if a new place of stay is selected.

Temporary residence permit

An appropriate permit is obtained for the purpose of legalizing the presence and residence of foreigners and stateless persons who admitted to Azerbaijan Technical University and came to the Republic of Azerbaijan on the basis of a study visa.

Permit for temporary residence in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan is issued to foreigners and stateless persons by the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Applications of foreigners and stateless persons for issuance of permit for temporary residence in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan are processed within the period provided by the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On State Fee" in accordance with the amount of state fee paid under this Law.

In case a permit for temporary residence in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan is issued to foreigners and stateless persons, those persons are provided with a permission card for temporary residence in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan by the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The required documents for a Temporary Residence Permit include:

· Passport and a copy of the passport

· 6 photos (3/4 size) with a red or white background

· Medical Examination Report including the results of Hepatitis B, C and HIV

· House documents

Note: The residence permit is renewed annually, and students responsible for fees associated with migration arrangements.