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Azerbaijan residence by property, deposit or securities

Temporary residence through real estate, a bank term deposit or state securities (AZN 100,000)

In short

Azerbaijan has no programme branded a golden visa, but the Migration Code grants temporary residence to foreigners who own real estate worth at least AZN 100,000, keep at least AZN 100,000 on a term deposit in a local bank, or hold AZN 100,000 of government securities. The same assets at AZN 200,000 support permanent residence after 2 years.

Apply on State Migration Service – electronic services checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 1 year per first permit, extended for up to 2 years at a time.
Validity
Up to 1 year at first issue.
Fee
AZN 120Adult temporary residence permit for up to 1 year with a decision in 20 working days; AZN 160 for 15 working days. Up to 3 years: AZN 360 or AZN 480. Minors pay half.
Funds required
AZN 100,000Minimum value of real estate owned in Azerbaijan, or of a term deposit in a bank operating in Azerbaijan, or nominal value of state securities (or securities of entities at least 51 percent state-owned). AZN 200,000 for permanent residence.
Processing time
15 or 20 working days depending on the fee paid.
Work
No. The permit does not allow employment; a job needs a work permit.
Family
Family members can obtain residence as family of a resident foreigner.
Path to permanent residence
After 2 years: permanent residence if the property, deposit or securities reach AZN 200,000.
Where to apply
In Azerbaijan, at the State Migration Service.

Three asset routes

Real estate (Article 45.1.3): you own property in Azerbaijan worth at least AZN 100,000. Term deposit (Article 45.1.3-1): you hold at least AZN 100,000 under a fixed-term deposit agreement with a bank operating in Azerbaijan. Securities (Article 45.1.3-2): you own government securities with a nominal value of at least AZN 100,000, or investment securities of legal entities at least 51 percent owned by the state.

The SMS informs the bank or the National Depository Center within 3 working days of the permit. If the deposit falls below AZN 100,000, the agreement ends, or the securities drop below that value or are sold, the bank or depository notifies the SMS within 3 working days.

Proof for each route

Property: a state registry extract (or another document confirming ownership, such as a contract or a municipal reference) and a valuation report from a licensed appraiser. If the property is worth AZN 150,000 or more, an extension within 2 years of the first application needs only the registry extract, without a new valuation.

Deposit: a bank reference showing the account number, the amount and the term of the deposit agreement; if these are missing, the SMS may ask for the agreement itself. Securities: a National Depository Center reference stating their total value.

Required documents

Identity

  • Copy of the passport, valid more than 3 months beyond the end of the permit requested (original shown for comparison).
  • Two photos, 3.5 x 4.5 cm.

Insurance

  • Medical certificate showing you do not carry a disease on the official list of dangerous infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis B and C).

Other

  • Application form in the format approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
  • Proof of the asset: property registry extract and licensed valuation, or a bank reference on a term deposit of at least AZN 100,000, or a National Depository Center reference on securities.
  • Copy of the document allowing your current stay in Azerbaijan (entry stamp, visa or current permit).
  • Proof of the address where you will be registered: title extract, rental contract or similar, plus the provider's statement and ID copy if the home is not yours.
  • Receipt for the state fee (handed over when the card is issued).

Fees

Adult temporary residence for up to 1 year: AZN 120 (20 working days) or AZN 160 (15 working days). Extensions for up to 2 years: AZN 240 or 320. Minors pay half.

Keeping and upgrading the permit

Extend at least 30 days before expiry, and keep the asset above AZN 100,000 throughout. Absence of more than 90 days within 180 days is a ground for cancellation.

For permanent residence after 2 years of temporary residence, the thresholds double: real estate worth AZN 200,000, a term deposit of AZN 200,000, or securities with a nominal value of AZN 200,000. Deposit and securities holders do not need to prove living funds.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Buy property worth at least AZN 100,000, open a term deposit of that amount, or acquire the securities.
  2. For property, register the title and order a valuation from a licensed appraiser.
  3. Obtain the bank or depository reference with the required details.
  4. Prepare the standard residence documents and medical certificate.
  5. Apply to the SMS at least 30 days before your visa or visa-free stay ends (on a 90-day visa-free stay, within the first 60 days).
  6. Pay the fee and collect the card; keep the asset at the required level.

Forms

Frequently asked questions

Can I get residence in Azerbaijan by buying an apartment?

Yes, if the property is worth at least AZN 100,000 according to a licensed valuation and is registered in your name.

Can a bank deposit replace property?

Yes. A term deposit of at least AZN 100,000 in a bank operating in Azerbaijan is a separate residence ground.

What if I withdraw the deposit?

The bank reports to the SMS within 3 working days if the deposit falls below AZN 100,000 or the agreement ends, and the permit can then be cancelled.

Is this a path to permanent residence?

Yes, after 2 years of temporary residence and if the asset reaches AZN 200,000.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Azerbaijan

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: Visa-free: up to 90 days for most visa-free partner countries (30 days for Qatar). Embassy visa: the stay printed on the visa.
  • Transit visa Maximum stay: Up to 5 days

Business and self-employment

Study and training

  • Student visa Maximum stay: For the study period, permits of up to 1 year, extended for up to 2 years.

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: As long as the work permit and the linked residence permit are valid.
  • Skilled worker visa Maximum stay: Temporary residence for up to 3 years, extendable for up to 3 years at a time.

Family

Residence

  • Residence permit Maximum stay: Up to 1 year at first issue (up to 3 years for investors and highly skilled migrants); extensions up to 2 years (3 for those groups).
  • Permanent residence Maximum stay: Unlimited while the permit is valid

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