Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Emergency document confirming identity so a citizen or permanent stateless resident of Azerbaijan can return home, for example after losing a passport, or for a child born abroad.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Azerbaijan, O'Malley, Canberra ACT (sole post)
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Azerbaijan.
How to apply
Submit the application questionnaire and documents to the embassy; if documents are missing the embassy verifies identity through the Foreign Ministry or Migration Service, which replies within 3 working days.
Documents you need
- Application questionnaire
- Expired or invalid passport if any
- Two 3x4 cm colour photos
- Photo ID (ID card, military ticket, driving licence or other official document)
- Birth certificate or ID for minors
- Azerbaijani-issued ID for stateless applicants
- Proof of state fee payment
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: stated as '10 (forty) US dollars' (contradictory: US$10 or US$40)
Processing time: Issued within 3 calendar days of registration or of verification.
Good to know
Fee text on page is inconsistent and the page is undated.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Azerbaijan's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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