Foreigners with close relatives in Azerbaijan to get permanent residence permit

Permanent residence permit will be granted to those whose father, mother, husband (wife), child, sister or brother are citizens of Azerbaijan.

Foreigners were able to obtain a residence permit in Azerbaijan if their close relatives (father, mother, husband (wife) and child) are citizens of Azerbaijan. It is proposed to expand the list of relatives. If the applicant's sister or brother is a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan, foreigners are able to obtain a residence permit in Azerbaijan, Report informs citing the draft amendments to the Migration Code.

The draft amendments were adopted in the first reading following discussions.