Azerbaijan amends marriage regulations for foreigners and stateless individuals

Azerbaijan has introduced changes to the "Rules for State Registration of Civil Status Acts" concerning foreigners and stateless persons, according to Report. The decree was signed by Prime Minister Ali Asadov.

Under the new amendments, if one or both individuals entering into marriage are foreigners or stateless persons, they must attach a copy of a document confirming their legal stay or residence in Azerbaijan to their application. The updated rules also cover cases where one or both persons are in the country illegally.