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Allowance for the birth of a child

Persons entitled to the allowance

Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan, stateless persons and foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, unless otherwise provided for by international treaties to which the Republic of Azerbaijan is a party.

How is the allowance granted?

The one-time allowance for the birth of a child is granted proactively, without requiring an application, from the moment the person becomes entitled to the allowance.

List of required documents

Currently, this allowance is granted proactively without applying to any state institution or submitting any documents.

 For persons belonging to categories for whom proactive appointment is not possible, the following documents are required for the appointment of the allowance:

  • a copy of the document confirming the identity of the applicant;
  • a copy of the child’s birth certificate;
  • a certificate issued by the Registration Department of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan regarding the birth of the child.

Amount of the allowance

600 manats

Application processing period

An application for the appointment of the allowance is considered and an appropriate decision is made no later than 10 (ten) days from the date of its registration. If a decision is made to refuse the appointment of the allowance, the applicant is officially informed within 5 (five) days, stating the reasons for the refusal. The applicant has the right to appeal this decision administratively to the higher competent authority (official) and to the court.

Payment of the allowance for a previous period

There is no time limit for the payment of the allowance for the birth of a child.

Relevant legislation

  1. Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Social Allowances”

https://e-qanun.az/framework/11508  

  1. “Rules for the Appointment, Payment, Suspension of Social Payments and Protection of Social Payment Files” approved by Resolution No. 368 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated July 30, 2024

https://e-qanun.az/framework/57687  

  1. “Regulation on the Calculation and Payment of Payments under Compulsory State Social Insurance and Allowances Paid from the Employer’s Funds to Insured Persons Temporarily Unable to Work” approved by Resolution No. 189 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated September 15, 1998

https://e-qanun.az/framework/3468

  1. Decree No. 973 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated August 29, 2013, “On Increasing the Amount of Social Allowances”

https://e-qanun.az/framework/26488