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WORK PERMIT VS RESIDENCE PERMIT

WORK PERMIT VS RESIDENCE PERMIT - Attorney.az | Hüquqi xidmət

A work permit authorises paid employment, while a temporary residence permit provides a legal basis to reside in the country. One does not replace the other in every case.

Scope of the legal review

  • Compare available legal grounds
  • Map filing order and timing
  • Separate employer and applicant records
  • Coordinate renewal dates

For the initial assessment

  • Purpose of stay and activity
  • Employer and role information
  • Current visa and immigration records

Important note

The correct basis depends on the applicant and employer facts; deadlines must be checked before filing.

Official sources

Reviewed against official sources on 20 August 2026. The individual facts and later changes must be checked separately.

From initial review to a practical solution

Before work begins we clarify the facts, available documents, intended outcome, and relevant deadlines. Contracts, correspondence, and authority decisions prepared in advance make the initial review more precise.

The initial review is followed by an explanation of the legal options, the principal risks, and the recommended sequence of actions, together with agreement on scope and timing.

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