Since September 12, consular fees will change the State Department.
According to the report of the State Department (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2014/231128.htm), fees for the issue of visas for investors and traders trade agreement fell by 24% - from $ 270 to $ 205. Decrease was observed in the pricing on the statement of employment - from $ 405 to $ 345 for an application for an immigrant visa - from $ 220 to $ 205, for a statement on the definition of the possibility of returning resident status - from $ 275 to $ 180, for a statement on the abolition of the requirement of a two-year permanent residence - from $ 215 to $ 120.
All other prices increased. For example, a visa for brides and grooms of American citizens has risen from $ 240 to $ 265, cards for crossing the border for persons under 15 years - from $ 15 to $ 16. Payment for the treatment of a close relative and a statement of preference for family, increased from $ 230 to $ 325, for consideration of confirmation of financial support - from $ 88 to $ 120 fee for renunciation of citizenship - from $ 450 to $ 2,350. --17D-
Economics
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On September 20, 2024, Volts Energy Ltd., an engineering company based in Abu Dhabi, and Azerbaijan’s Turan Energy LLC announced the creation of a new joint entity, TuranVoltsEnergy. This venture will focus on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects in renewable energy and energy storage systems within Azerbaijan.
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The number of passengers traveling by air from Azerbaijan has seen a significant increase in 2024, rising by 26.7% from January to September compared to the same period last year. According to the State Agency for Tourism, a total of 2,548,897 people used air transport services to travel to 40 countries during this period.
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Azerbaijan’s prolonged border closures, approaching five years, have taken a profound toll on the labor market, particularly in border regions, where cross-border trade and services were once critical economic drivers. Official data highlights the stark disparity between the growing labor force and the lack of new job creation in these areas, underscoring the social and economic challenges faced by residents.
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Azerbaijan’s food imports have surged to unprecedented levels, with a significant rise recorded in the first nine months of 2024, according to data from the State Customs Committee. Food imports for January-September reached USD 1.755 billion, marking an 11.4% increase over the same period last year. This represents a USD 179.7 million increase compared to 2023, setting a record for food imports in the country’s history. Over the past decade, food imports have more than doubled, rising by 2.4 times, with a notable 52.5% growth in the last five years alone.
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