Yes, this information is confirmed: individuals holding a temporary residence permit in Azerbaijan can apply for a Schengen visa at the consulates of European countries located in Baku. This is a standard practice, and consulates accept applications from anyone legally residing in the country.
Yes, if citizens from Indo-Pak and GCC region has a temporary residence permit in Azerbaijan, they can apply for a Schengen visa at the embassies of European countries located in Baku. There is no need to return to their countries for this purpose. The main requirement is to provide all the necessary documents and comply with the specific requirements of the relevant consulate.
All official documents are prepared in Azerbaijani. Translations are mandatory for submission.
Residency does not automatically lead to citizenship. However, after 5 years of legal residence, one may apply for permanent residency and then for citizenship.
The best is to work with companies offering complex service (facility verification, legal support, translator, residential permission process).
Baku (especially Yasamal, Narimanov and Sabail districts), Sumgayit, Guba and Lankaran.
Not mandatory, but it may be useful for paying taxes or utility bills.
Yes. However, after the sale of the property, the key is eliminated for the residence permit and may not be extended next time.
It is usually granted for a period of 1 year and can be extended if the property ownership is preserved.
Yes. Every year is paid about 0.1-0.2% of real estate in the cadastral value. This is the same for citizens and aliens.
Yes. You have the right to rent your property and get income.
No, but not more than 90 days to stay outside the country. Otherwise, there may be difficulties in the extension of the residence permit.
On average, the process takes 20–30 business days after submitting all required documents.
Yes. The spouse and children of the property owner may apply for residency as family members.
There is no minimum limit in law, but in practice the value of the property should usually be at least 50,000 manat.
Yes. Citizens of other countries, including citizens from Indo-Pak and GCC region, if they are real estate in Azerbaijan, have the right to receive a residence permit.