Acquiring Azerbaijani Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria (2025)

✅ Individuals born anywhere to at least one parent who is an Azerbaijani citizen at the time of birth are eligible for citizenship by descent.
✅ A child born abroad to an Azerbaijani father is granted citizenship if the mother does not object; if born to an Azerbaijani mother, citizenship is automatic unless renounced.
✅ Applicants must formally request citizenship through an Azerbaijani diplomatic mission if residing abroad or the State Migration Service if in Azerbaijan.

✅ Applicant’s birth certificate (legalized/apostilled and translated into Azerbaijani if necessary).
✅ Azerbaijani parent’s birth certificate or proof of citizenship (e.g., passport or national ID issued by the State Migration Service).
✅ Valid identification of the Azerbaijani parent (e.g., current passport or ID card).
✅ Applicant’s valid passport or equivalent identification document.

📍 Collect all required documents, ensuring they are legalized and translated as needed.
📍 Submit an application to the nearest Azerbaijani consulate (if abroad) or the State Migration Service (if in Azerbaijan).
📍 Attend an interview or provide additional verification if requested by authorities.
📍 Await processing, which typically takes up to 20 days unless extended for further evidence collection.
📍 Upon approval, receive confirmation of citizenship and, if desired, apply for an Azerbaijani passport.

📌 Azerbaijan does **not recognize dual citizenship** for those over 18, except in cases approved by the President or international treaties (none exist as of 2025).
📌 Processing times may vary; check with the State Migration Service or consulate for current timelines.
📌 More details can be found in the **Constitution of Azerbaijan** and the **Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Azerbaijan** (last amended 2014, assumed current in 2025).

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