Azerbaijan: new requirements for providing medical certificates
New medical examination rules for foreign workers have been in force in Azerbaijan since April 2025.
What are the key changes?
All foreigners who have applied for a work permit abroad must now submit medical documents, including a health certificate and test results for a number of viruses, within 10 days after entering the country. Previously, this was only necessary when applying for a residence permit.
Documents can be submitted to the State Migration Service in person, by e-mail, or submitted as part of the application for a temporary residence permit.
It is no longer possible to obtain a work permit in electronic form through the online portal of the migration service until the certificates are provided.
In case of violation of the deadline for submitting medical documents, the work permit may be revoked.
Who is affected?
Foreign national obtaining work permits in Azerbaijan.