The State Migration Service issued a total of 9,757 decisions during the first half of 2026 regarding violations of the rules on the stay, residence and employment of foreigners and stateless persons in the country, as well as other relevant administrative offenses, the State Migration Service told APA.
4,852 of the foreigners subjected to administrative decisions were detained during measures carried out by the Service to combat illegal migration. It was established that they had been residing in the country illegally without documents granting them the right to stay and reside, were engaged in activities inconsistent with the declared purpose of their entry into the country, had been employed illegally, or were not living at their registered address.
A total of 850 foreigners who violated migration legislation were administratively expelled from the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and their entry into the country was restricted for the period specified by law. The legalisation of the stay of the remaining individuals in the country or their voluntary departure was ensured.
During the reporting period, four cases involving the organisation of illegal migration in the country were detected. Investigations established attempts to bring foreigners into the country for various purposes and, after their arrival, to illegally provide them with work permits and temporary residence permits. The evidence collected in these cases has been forwarded to the relevant law enforcement authority for legal assessment.
The State Migration Service continues its measures to combat illegal migration without interruption.
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