Published: 30.10.2026
A package of amendments establishes a legal status for foreign nationals and stateless persons working remotely in digital technology fields and earning income from foreign sources. Subject to conditions including tax registration, stable foreign-source income and technopark residency, they may obtain a business visa and temporary or permanent residence permits. The changes, including the new technopark residency rules, take effect on 1 January 2027.
According to sources, digital professionals working for foreign clients will receive a dedicated route to legal residence through a business visa and technopark residency. For relocation planning, this means preparing proof of foreign-source income, completing tax registration and meeting the criteria for eligible technology activities; the new rules take effect on 1 January 2027. The regime primarily concerns remote specialists, freelancers and technology entrepreneurs rather than foreign workers generally. It is worth following for anyone considering long-term relocation to Azerbaijan and able to use technopark residency as the basis for stay.