The Highly Skilled Migrant Program was established by the Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated June 6, 2024, in order to expand the pathways for highly skilled foreigners and stateless persons to engage in paid labor activity in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The program offers extensive opportunities for highly skilled migrants and their family members to come to Azerbaijan, live in the country, and engage in labor activities.

The pass.gov.az Highly Skilled Migrant Portal was developed to enable the acceptance and processing of applications submitted by program participants, through the “one-stop-shop” principle. Foreigners wishing to participate in the program can register through this portal and submit an electronic application, providing their education, work experience, and other information.