Can I stay in Azerbaijan after graduation?

I have been here for four years. I have been here for four years and as a student resident, I am spending my time here. It’s a very good experience for me. For me, it has been a very good experience in this regard. As far as the journey you are asking about is concerned, first of all, the journey from Pakistan to Baku, if you want to call it that, involves a lot of things, including the reason why we came here. If you look at Azerbaijan’s scope in general, it is very good in terms of studies, and also very good from an investment point of view. And as you know, Azerbaijan is also a tourism hub.

So overall, it was a multi-purpose platform to select, and you can understand my parents’ suggestion in this, as they also advised, and I was willing myself. So when I visited Baku in Azerbaijan, I first visited as a tourist. After this, when I visited its different universities, I then selected that I should continue my higher education in Azerbaijan. At the moment, I am pursuing my higher education.

Which subject did you take admission in?

Yes, I am in Business Administration, Business, exactly. And my university is Odlar Yurdu University, and the teachers here are very good. The plus point I want to tell you about is that the people in Azerbaijan are very loving and caring. Regarding my fellows, they are very cooperative, loving, and caring. So coming to Azerbaijan, I never felt that the decision to select Azerbaijan was wrong. I never felt that at any time because coming to Azerbaijan day by day, I got a very good experience being a student resident, and in the future, I plan to do even better as a business.

A big question people have is, how much money did it take to come to Baku on a student visa?

Yes, I will tell you about this. Regarding a student visa, people are often misguided. First of all, I will make it clear that people have the concept that if you come as a student, you can openly do a job officially here, which is absolutely not possible. Many people are misguided about these things. First of all, if you come to Azerbaijan as a student, the government law of Azerbaijan does not allow you to work. You cannot do a job officially. Yes, you can work online, do freelancing, or you can register a company and work through the system, but an official job is not allowed.

Secondly, there are many scams where people misguide students and ask for excessive payments. The reality is that as a student, you can continue your study here on a very low budget. At minimum budget, whether for a language course or higher education, your semester-wise fees are very reasonable. Approximately, for my bachelor’s program, my per-year fee is $2000. For language students, it depends on the university, but in minimum budget, you can continue your study here. With just $2000 per year, you can do your batches here. I think this is slightly less than a good university in Pakistan. Plus, the exposure and what Baku offers is amazing.

Another question students often ask is about language requirements. Is IELTS 6.5 or something similar required?

No, I want to mention one thing here. First of all, as a student, the requirement is that your higher education documents should be attested. Attested documents are required, which can be done through the Foreign Affairs or Apostille. Without this attestation and IPC, your documents are not accepted in Azerbaijan. So if you plan to study in Azerbaijan, whether a language course or higher education, your documents need proper attestation.

Regarding visa cost, for tourist visa, it is 11,000 PKR. Is study visa the same or different?

All visas are the same. Only the category changes. Let’s suppose education visa, tourism visa, business visa, or personal visa. The cheapest visa, I think, is a study visa for 11,000 PKR. Yes, it is an easy-access visa country where you can apply for an e-visa online from home. Student visa too. Only the category needs to be changed. In 3-4 hours, your urgent base is done. If you apply for a normal visa, in 3-4 days, you get your normal visa.

Now let’s talk about a difficult question. First, tell our viewers, was there any requirement for a bank statement?

As I told you, as a student, first of all, your attested documents are required. Secondly, you don’t need any bank statement. Thirdly, you don’t need any IELTS. You only need your matriculation, intermediate, and higher education documents. Just attested documents with your passport scan copy, and you can come to Baku.

Now tell us, what problems did you face as a student here? What departments did you have to register with? Also, how difficult was it to find accommodation? Were there any scams? Share a true student life story with our viewers.

Regarding scams, they do not happen unless you invite them yourself. I have been in Azerbaijan for four years, and I haven’t faced any scams. The reason is that nothing is difficult here. Finding an apartment or dealing with accommodation-related matters is not a problem. The people of Azerbaijan are very friendly, caring, and loving. So as a student, I haven’t faced any difficulty. If you maintain your documents properly, your medicals, everything in a proper file, complete your university documents, and then get them approved at immigration or Asan Khidmat, do your TRC process, you won’t face any problems. It’s a very transparent system. After this, depending on your choice, if you want a hostel or apartment, you can easily find accommodation.

Regarding living cost, on average, how much is spent in a month?

In Azerbaijan, living cost and standard of living are very good, and the cost is very low. A student can cover all expenses, including rent, dormitory, food, traveling, and studies, in $200 to $300 per month. Maximum up to $300. A student can easily manage all expenses.

Another thing viewers often ask is about permanent residency. After how many years of study or minimum investment can you go for PR?

I want to make it clear that if you follow rules, it’s better. According to the law of Azerbaijan, minimum $60,000 investment in property also gives you residence, and with bank deposit too. These are the rules. With a minimum $60,000 investment, you can easily get property residence and migrate with your family. Similarly, bank deposit residence allows residence via bank deposit. There are different types of residence: property residence, bank deposit residence, business residence, and student residence. Among these, for many, the easiest residence to obtain is student residence. But some rules have changed, and the government has become strict regarding students. So I would advise everyone to avoid scams where they promise jobs on student visa, which is not allowed. Secondly, you can continue your studies on minimum budget.

What is the best way for international students to get a permanent residence?

The best way for international students to get permanent residence (PR) in Azerbaijan is to first get temporary permits through studies and then transition. However, the most direct routes usually involve getting a job after graduation, making a big investment, starting a business, or having close family members who are citizens or residents. There are also some financial limits for investment (for example, 500,000 AZN in the economy or 100,000 AZN in property or a bank account) after staying in the nation for two years.

Can you apply for residency with a student visa?

Yes, you can and should apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) in Azerbaijan while you are on a student visa. Your university will help you change from a short-term student visa to a one-year renewable TRP for studies, usually starting the process a month before your first visa expires so you can stay in the country longer.

When buying a house, what should we pay attention to?

The detail we are sharing is that currently in Baku, 500,000 homes are illegal. The reason is that these 500,000 homes are built on municipal land or oil land, or state land, or in simple words, government land. For the past 30 years, Azerbaijan’s law has been that any Azerbaijani national can build a house on government land, and the government will provide water, electricity, and gas facilities. What happened is that these houses cannot be sold, only the rights are sold, like in informal settlements. Now, the government is building apartments in good locations and pays people a small amount to relocate. These homes are called illegal homes. In areas where the government has no project, they issue documents, but in areas where the government has projects, these houses are being demolished.

Because of this, many agents can offer these illegal homes cheaply. In such a situation, you need to see how to avoid fraud or scams.

Number one, you must check that the house has a house plan, i.e., the construction, how much is open area, and how much is covered area. This complete plan is government-approved. Next, the house has a title deed, called “Khariish” in the local language. The third important document is the technical passport. These three documents are together: the Khariish, technical passport, and house plan. You must check these.

Next, check that the land on which the house is built is residential category land, called “Yashash Mintaqasi” in the local language, i.e., it should not be agricultural land. After that, the land should not be leased; it should be private ownership. Along with that, we advise checking the location of the house to ensure there is no government plan in that area. For detailed explanation, we show you the documents so that you get an idea of what documents are required so no one can commit fraud or scam you.

You see here the Khariish of the house, the name is mentioned on it. Then comes the private ownership plan. You see the plot size, the covered area, and the open area. Then you see the ground floor and first floor. You can see the whole house plan: two bedrooms, the third bedroom, a guest room, kitchen, corridor, and bathroom. Since the floor is made of wood, the load-bearing is wooden imported from Russia. This is only the structure; this is how the entire house is prepared, ground plus first floor. You have the full plan of the house, and all the sizes are mentioned. This is government-approved.

The technical passport contains all these details. So whenever you want to buy a house, these documents are very important. If these documents are missing, it means these are not proper municipal or ownership documents. A foreigner cannot buy such a house, and there is a 99% chance of fraud.

We have faced two or three such cases where people came and said, “I bought a house, paid 12,000 dollars, but I haven’t received the house documents yet.” This is called white-collar crime. For example, you can buy and sell any product, go to the notary public, and make a sale agreement. In the case of land, a similar sale agreement can be made. But for government land, ownership cannot be transferred. Keep this in mind.

Number one, you must check the house plan. Number two, check the Khariish or title deed. Number three, check the technical passport. Number four, the land category should be residential. Number five, private ownership. Houses under plan may be demolished by the government, and those with proper documents will receive payment.

Next, if you are transacting with anyone in Baku, Azerbaijan, first check that their company is registered, that they have an office, and that they are making a legal agreement with you. They should give you a receipt on company letterhead with signature and stamp. Never make a payment to someone who has no registered company, no office, and is working informally, otherwise, the chances of fraud are very high. Such frauds have happened.

Now, if you buy from us, our company Real Mentor Developers builds houses in Azerbaijan. We provide an official agreement on our letterhead that you can sell back to the company at any time with 10% profit. This guarantees that you are not overcharged, and the house is not of low quality.

Additionally, for those who cannot pay the full budget, we offer installment plans of 3, 5, or 8 years.

So in today’s blog, first, we told you about 500,000 illegal homes in Baku, Azerbaijan, whose documents are not proper. Sale can be done through a notary, but ownership cannot be transferred to your name, so avoid such deals. Second, when buying apartments in Baku, many problems arise later. For example, using spices in cooking can create smells throughout the building, causing complaints. Maintenance charges of 200–250 manat (around 3–4 thousand PKR) are extra burdens. Noise issues may cause police complaints.

Therefore, we are avoiding buying apartments now. In the future, we plan to build an entire apartment building exclusively for Pakistanis for comfortable living.

We hope all the points in this blog are useful. Never make a payment to anyone in Baku whose company is not registered or has no office, and who offers deals informally. Many frauds have occurred with such people.

What common mistakes should I avoid when buying a house in Azerbaijan?

When buying a house in Azerbaijan, common mistakes to avoid involve legal oversights, ignoring professional advice, and neglecting physical inspections

How can I prevent fraud when purchasing property in Azerbaijan?

To avoid fraud while buying property in Azerbaijan, you need to do your homework, hire a local lawyer who specializes in real estate, and make sure that all transactions and ownership rights are formally recorded and validated by the necessary government agencies.

What documents are essential to check before buying a house in Azerbaijan?

You need to check the seller's Property Ownership Certificate, Technical Passport, and an extract from the State Registry for encumbrances before you buy a house in Azerbaijan. You also need to see the seller's passport and spouse's permission if they are married. Buyers need their passport, ID, and bank details, and the property must be officially registered with the State Registry for ownership transfer.

Open a Company in Azerbaijan

Starting a business in a place you haven't worked before takes a lot of thought about the laws and how to best run your business. It has become easier for foreign investors to start a business in Azerbaijan. The process is quick, the rules are modern, the taxes are low and easy to understand, and public services are well-digitalized. Still, it is important to know the laws about organization before you do it so you can

• avoid future risks that have effects that can't be changed.

• keep time and resources from being wasted

• come to a decision that meets your personal and professional wants and plans

• look into legal forms that lower taxes, and

• make sure long-term compliance.

1. Why businesses want to go to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has steadily been making things better for businesses over the past ten years. The country is one of the easiest places to start a business according to international rankings. This is because there is quick electronic registration, low state fees, and minimal capital requirements for limited liability companies, as well as low taxes and simple tax administration. These things make it very easy for foreigners who want to be efficient and sure about the law to start a business in Azerbaijan.

But speed shouldn't take the place of planning. Tax inefficiencies, licensing issues, and structure limits down the line can all happen if a choice is made without enough legal thought. This is the point where skilled help is very important.

2. Important things to do before registering a business

Before founders file papers, they should think about these basic questions:

• the business's legal type and form;

• the share capital's size and when it will be paid

• making sure the business name is safe and easy to find

• appointing a chairman and laying out the powers of management

• licensing rules that apply to the action you want to do.

Azerbaijan has many businesses that don't need licenses, but controlled fields like building, banking, and some technical services need to be licensed first. Checking these needs early on stops any hold-ups that could happen after the company registration in Azerbaijan is finished.

2.1. Picking the right kind of business in Azerbaijan

Before registering a business in Azerbaijan, buyers need to choose the best legal arrangement for their needs. Azerbaijani law allows businesses to choose from a number of different types, such as limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, branches, and regional offices. The best choice relies on the types of activities, how much wealth people want, how many shareholders there are, and the company's long-term goals.

In Azerbaijan, no business is needed to be a joint-stock company except for ones like banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and so on. In reality, limited liability companies are usually businesses. On the other hand, businesses that want to sell shares on the stock market, get money from the public, and grow into a possible IPO should pick the joint stock company type.

It's also important to decide if the business should be its own local company or an extension of a parent company from another country. Each choice has a different impact on taxes, reporting, and liability. These effects must be carefully thought through ahead of time as part of the process of making a good business creation in Azerbaijan plan.

Here is full information about legal presence forms in Azerbaijan.

2.2. The Amount of Share Capital and When to Pay for It

Limited liability companies don't need to have a certain amount of share capital. But to get a temporary residence pass, you need to have at least 50,000 AZN in cash. The latest date for paying the share capital is three months after registering.

2.3. Trademark and company name

When figuring out whether a trademark might be used as a business name, the company name is one of the most important things to consider.

Before applying, you can look to see if the business name is available.

2.4. Appointing a director and laying out the powers of management

Azerbaijani laws don't require a company to have any shareholders or directors from Azerbaijan, and there are no rules about where the director lives.

If the shareholder and director are not the same person, it is still possible to figure out the director's managing power boundaries and scope.

2.5. The licensing rules that apply to the action you want to do

After the formal presence form, company type, company name, and share capital are figured out, the next step is to look into what licenses and permits the planned business in Azerbaijan will need. Most businesses in general trade, industry, services, hospitality, IT, and places like these don't need a license to operate. But because strong fines can make people criminally liable, it is important to get legal advice about the use of licenses and permits ahead of time. In some situations, getting a license (permission to do something in a certain area) may take a lot more time than thought because there is a lot of paperwork and strict rules about how to fill them out.

3. An outline of the registration process, broken down into steps

The official process of formation is simple and mostly done online. In most situations, a foreign founder only needs to have a card to start the filing process. The paperwork for incorporation, decisions from shareholders, and application forms are made and sent to the State Tax Service. After this, steps like getting a mobile signature, starting a bank account, and registering the director's job contract are taken.

The whole thing takes about a week, and it will take a few extra days to get a company seal and open a bank account.

When you hire experienced business registration lawyers, you can be sure that your papers are in the right format, your shareholders are protected, and your business has the ability to change how it operates in the future. Having professional legal help also makes it possible for the whole process to be done from a distance, so the founder does not have to be in Azerbaijan in person. But for starting the bank account, directors usually need to be there in person for local banks.

You can find a full piece explaining all of the steps here.

4. Setting up a regional office in Azerbaijan

4.1. The legal nature of a rep office and why it exists

When foreign businesses want to be there without actually doing business in Azerbaijan, registering a regional office is a popular choice. A regional office is a contact point that does market research, negotiates, and works with local partners.

To avoid having the representative office seen as a permanent company for tax reasons (i.e., to avoid having to pay corporate income tax in Azerbaijan), make sure that it does not do any business, production, or sales.

Here is a full description of Azerbaijan's business income tax.

4.2. Steps and needs

From a legal point of view, setting up a regional office in Azerbaijan is not the same as starting a business there. It includes a higher state tax, turning in business papers from the foreign parent company, and naming a local agent. Even with these differences, the process stays quick as long as it's handled well.

Things to think about strategically

For businesses that are only going to do a little business in Azerbaijan before committing to full market entry, setting up a regional office might be a good idea. However, because trade offices can't make money, lawyers should be consulted to see if this form of business fits with the company's goals.

5. How important it is to get help from a lawyer

The way a business is structured, tax planning, and following the rules all have a lot to do with each other. When companies need to register, they should hire experienced lawyers who can do the technical work and also give them help on how to run their business, protect their investments, and plan for exits. This all-encompassing method gives companies the confidence to do business from the time they are incorporated through their growth or final closure.

Azerbaijan is a good place for both local and foreign companies to do business. Still, getting into the market is only possible if you make smart choices at the very beginning. By carefully looking at the legal system, rules, and practical goals before incorporation, business owners can make sure that company registration in Azerbaijan is a strong base for long-term growth and not a problem that comes up later.

If you have any questions, you can go to the World Immigration Hub. They can help you because they are a top, widely ranked law company in Azerbaijan, and their immigration lawyers in Azerbaijan have a lot of experience helping people start businesses there.

Job opportunities in Azerbaijan for Russian citizen

Moving to another country is often related to job searching, because it is not always possible to find a salary suitable for your profession everywhere. Many people move not only to another city but also to another country for this reason. If someone wants an interesting job and a high income, then there is an opportunity to go to Azerbaijan.

In many cities of the country, foreigners are offered good vacancies. Baku — the capital of the country — offers foreign citizens jobs suitable for their profession and not only that, but also profitable work. Jobs in Azerbaijan have always attracted citizens of many CIS countries. If the profession is in demand, it will be even easier to find one.

Russians and Ukrainians do not need a visa to enter Azerbaijan. You can stay in the country for 90 days. Therefore, you can come to the country and search for a job on the spot. Even if a person does not have the necessary qualifications, they can develop themselves, and many educational and training centers operate for this.

Suitable vacancies can be found through local labor exchanges and the Internet. Some people think that it is impossible to find a well-paid suitable job here, but for this, it is necessary to analyze the labor market and choose the right employer.

Of course, you can also go to regional cities of Azerbaijan, but the average salary for any profession is much lower there. Therefore, it is best to apply to large capital companies and enterprises. Local labor exchanges regularly provide many vacancies for both locals and CIS citizens.

Before coming to the country, it is better to familiarize yourself with information through local labor exchange websites or the embassy. Job searching must be done very carefully because it is important to find an honest employer. It is necessary to learn about the company's history and activities. Local recruitment agencies can also help in this.

It is also useful to check the company’s official website. It is possible to find reviews about the job on the internet. After selecting the suitable vacancies, you can go for an interview.

Before employment, it is necessary to determine the duration of the job. Based on this, a work visa — short-term or long-term — will be issued. Moreover, this information will definitely be asked during the interview.

There are many developing companies in Azerbaijan. This gives hope for career growth. Here, just like in other countries, the professional qualities of the employee are considered. Usually, every serious company has this document. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection issues a permit that allows each person to work for one year. After that, it can be extended.

A contract must be signed with the employer according to the duration of this permit. Based on these documents, the foreign citizen also has their rights and duties.

During employment, it is necessary to require the signing of a contract. The contract must include data such as the company name, job position, responsibilities, obligations, and salary.

The document must be prepared in two copies and kept by both parties. It should be read carefully, and all details should be clarified immediately. You can consult a professional lawyer regarding the contract preparation. In this case, the contract will be properly issued, and in case of disagreement, any issue can be resolved.

For some vacancies, a permit is not required, and in this case, the person can find a job independently. To get a job, a person must be an adult and meet all the employer’s requirements. The higher the qualification, the easier it is to find a suitable job.

Non-qualified workers’ salaries are not very high. Salaries in the country vary depending on the profession. The average monthly salary is 350 AZN — which is approximately 14,000 rubles.

Food prices in Azerbaijan are lower compared to Russia, so you can live fairly well on this amount. During job searching, it is necessary to determine the desired salary in advance — this must be indicated in the resume.

In-demand professions in Azerbaijan.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the professions required in the country in order to find a suitable job.

Get TRC in Azerbaijan by real estate investment

Friends, in this blog I will tell you about Azerbaijan. Many people contact me regarding Azerbaijan, by purchasing property in Azerbaijan, how can they take that TRC, the 2-year residence permit there, how can they take it, and what will happen after that, how will we get PR later, will we get citizenship, etc. I have already made a video on this, you must have seen it. But the demand is high now because after Turkey, people are interested in Azerbaijan, because the restrictions Turkey has placed in the last one or two years, after that, people’s interest shifted from there to the other side, and Azerbaijan — whose policy has always been good, their economy is stable, currency is stable — so generally people are moving more towards that side, towards Azerbaijan. So right now, Azerbaijan is absolutely a good option, and in Azerbaijan you get a 2-year TRC with family if you invest between $55,000 to $60,000 in property, in real estate. Then you can get the 2-year residence permit.

Inside Azerbaijan, by the way, it is 100,000 Manat, the local currency there. It keeps moving up and down. Sometimes it becomes 55,000, sometimes it becomes 60,000; if it goes up, then it becomes 60,000. So between 55 and 60, you have to make this investment and purchase real estate there. You can deposit this money in the bank as well, but most people are interested in the real estate option because from that you can also generate income or you can live in it yourself. So if you are interested in this, then you can absolutely do it.

Now what is the method?

The method is that you will go — Azerbaijan’s e-visa is obtained very easily on a Pakistani passport. For the last 7 years, Azerbaijan has been giving e-visa and you can easily get e-visa. After taking the e-visa, you will reach Azerbaijan, and what will you do in Azerbaijan? There you will visit properties and select a property that meets the required amount. Then you will purchase it. Then you have to transfer your funds to Azerbaijan. For that you will have to open an account in Azerbaijan, and your account gets opened — it is not that difficult. If you give this reason to the bank people there, then the bank will open your account for you, okay. Then you will transfer your money. If you are in Pakistan then you will transfer from Pakistan, if in Dubai then from Dubai. From Pakistan, transferring money is a little difficult, but you can also take cash with you. If you have family members, four or five, then according to 5–5000 you can take cash with you to Azerbaijan. Otherwise, you can transfer from outside — from America, from the UK — if you open the bank account.

After that, sir, you will make the payment, the property will be transferred in your name, and when it gets transferred in your name, after that you will apply for the residence permit and provide the required documents. So simply you will get the TRC of Azerbaijan, which is for 2 years, and as long as your property is there, you can extend it. And you can also apply for eventual PR, and you can also apply for Azerbaijan citizenship.

What are the benefits?

The benefits are that you can include your family, your wife and children under 18 years. And those children will get free schooling there. You will also get medical at a low cost. Apart from that, whatever facilities an Azerbaijan citizen gets, normally you also get those social facilities there, okay. And it is a good place to live, it is a peaceful country. Apart from that, the weather is not very harsh. It becomes harsh in winter, but generally in summer the weather is good, and it is not so expensive. To be very honest with you, Azerbaijan is very cheap compared to Turkey, because in Turkey inflation has increased a lot. But Azerbaijan is a stable country, not that expensive. You can live comfortably in a budget of 00 there with family because education is not that expensive, you can admit children in local schools. And from there, you get visas of other countries easily, and for the long term also Azerbaijan is a good option.

Is it possible for a Pakistani to marry an Azerbaijani woman?

If someone wants to buy a property in Azerbaijan for $60,000, what would be the benefit? The rest, he only has $10,000 left. If he buys a car with it, then by working here — that is, driving a taxi — he can give his children a good life. We opened the lock of our house ourselves, no one broke into our house. $60,000 is not that in Azerbaijan every property costs $60,000; there are cheaper ones. You were asking what is the point of doing this here.

In Azerbaijan, when many friends tell someone, “Buy a $60,000 property,” some people think that after investing so much money in this country, what will we do here? So, what are the benefits of buying property in Azerbaijan? Some friends are like this: those who want to invest their money in a country where property value will rise in the future to gain profit. Other friends want to invest in a country where they can have their own house like people from Pakistan go to Murree for vacations, so they can have their house and spend holidays there.

Friends who have around $60,000–70,000, if they buy a $60,000 house here and spend the rest on a car, then they can work here — driving a taxi — to give their children a good life.

Now, what kind of property can you get for $60,000, how many bedrooms, or what size? A little clarification: in Azerbaijan, like in Pakistan, the property depends on the location. It depends on where and in which location you buy the property. Some of our Pakistani friends want to secure their own house and ensure no one can break into it.

In Azerbaijan, land houses are cheaper, while apartments are expensive because apartments provide more facilities. For a land house, you have to maintain it yourself, whereas apartments have community management. The building management takes care of maintenance like elevators, water, and hot water systems. Management fees are charged annually.

Even the smallest house in Azerbaijan is approximately 100–200 square meters, about four marla. If it’s 200 square meters, it’s about eight marla. A land house can be around eight marla or ten marla, so you can understand how much space it occupies. Facilities are fewer because there is no wastage. Apartments are built vertically, almost like a small city with a supermarket, medical store, grocery shops, and many other facilities on the ground floor.

That’s why apartments in Azerbaijan are expensive, and land houses are cheaper. The government condition is that $60,000 is not the price for every property; there are properties for $20,000 or $30,000 as well. But for foreigners, if they want to get a TRC, PR, or eventually a passport here, they have to invest $60,000.

What do you get for $60,000? Approximately a land house with four or five rooms, around eight marla of land, with four rooms, toilet, and bath. You can also get a two- or three-bedroom apartment, but outside the city. In the city, a one-bedroom property on Nizami Street can cost around $100,000. In Azerbaijan, a two-bedroom means two sleeping rooms; a one-bedroom means a hall. In Pakistan, one bedroom means one room. In Dubai, a one-bedroom is also called a hall.

There is also a transfer fee for the property, and some government fees. When you buy property in Punjab, the registration fee is nominal, not very high. For our recently bought house, priced around $60,000–$80,000, the registration fee was almost negligible. The transfer process takes about two weeks. If it’s for a marriage property, the process can take longer. We will make a blog about the marriage process, documentation, and the entire process in detail.

This blog we will cover how you can find a job here, how you can study, and all related things. By the way, this country is also called the Land of Fire, and its official name is the Republic of Azerbaijan. The currency here is Azerbaijani manat, which is roughly comparable to India’s currency. For example, if your salary is 2000 manat, it directly converts to about ₹100,000 per month.

Azerbaijan shares its borders with Georgia, Russia, Iran, Armenia, and Turkey. The official language is Azerbaijani, although 1415 languages are spoken here. However, the main language spoken is Azerbaijani. About 60% of the land area is mountainous, and 40% is plains or lowlands.

Azerbaijan was part of the Soviet Union and gained independence in 1991. Its capital is Baku, which is the most populated city with over 3 million people. It is located very close to the Caspian Sea and has an amazing view. The total population of Azerbaijan is 10.14 million, of which 90% are Muslims and 3% follow Christianity. There are only 2,166 mosques and overall 570 churches. After Iran, the largest Shia Muslim population in the world resides in Azerbaijan, making up 85%, while Sunnis make up 15%.

The total land area is 8,600 km², with 8,400 rivers in total, 24 of which are over 100 km long, and one river, the Kura, is 1,515 km long. Azerbaijan is also a member of the UN, IMF, and NATO.

Azerbaijan’s nominal GDP is $8.74 billion. Flower cultivation is very significant here, which also leads to labor shortages in some sectors. Many people work in agriculture. The country exports a lot of flowers. Oil and gas have been major industries since 1994, and Azerbaijan has earned a strong reputation in this sector. There are 13 large companies involved in oil extraction, such as Azər, Amoca B, BP, ExxonMobil, and a major local company called State Oil, among others.

Mining is also a major industry here, providing many job opportunities. Gold, silver, iron, titanium, copper, manganese, cobalt, and molybdenum are mined, along with chromium. Small startups are also emerging, and foreign people are starting businesses here as well.

Azerbaijan exports about $15.21 billion worth of crude oil, natural gas, refined petroleum, tomatoes, and more annually. However, one downside is that carbon dioxide emissions are very high due to mining activities. Globally, China ranks first in CO₂ emissions, the USA second, and Azerbaijan third.

Now, let me tell you a bit about visas. The e-visa here is very efficient; it is processed in about 3–4 days, maximum 5 days. As of July 10th, 2024, a 30-day visa is issued, costing approximately $20, with a processing time of 5 days. If applied offline, it takes about 10–15 days. You can receive a visa to work, do business, or study. For more information, I will put the link to the official website in the description. You can also get in touch with the embassy in Delhi, which is at Paschim Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.

Now I will give you some important information about jobs. There are websites such as CareerJet and Ajin where you can apply for jobs. You can apply whether you are in your home country or in Azerbaijan. Make sure to apply to good companies.

Since this country is in Europe, you must have a Europass CV and cover letter. Many people do not have these, but to apply to good companies, you will need them. I will prepare these for you so you can apply to good companies and work for a good salary. You will need to pay a small amount for this, as it is not free. Other than that, I am helping you for free so that your future can be built in Europe, the Middle East, or Asia, wherever you are searching for a job.