Azerbaijan Residence · AZN 500k investment

Temporary residence for a foreigner whose total investment in the Azerbaijani economy is at least AZN 500,000, (≈ $294,000) counting the property, deposit and securities cases of Art. 45.1.3 to 45.1.3-2 toward that total. ^{1 2 3}

What you must show and pay

• An investment of at least AZN 500,000 (≈ $294,000) · Total investment in the economy of Azerbaijan; Art. 45.1.3 to 45.1.3-2 cases are taken into account in reaching the total. ^{1 2}
• A fee of AZN 160 (≈ $94) · State fee for a temporary residence permit card for an adult valid up to one year, issued within 15 working days; AZN 320 (≈ $190) up to 2 years and AZN 480 (≈ $280) up to 3 years, or AZN 120, (≈ $71) 240 and 360 where issued within 20 working days. Minors pay AZN 100 (≈ $59) for up to one year. ³

Requirements

• The total investment in the economy of Azerbaijan is at least AZN 500,000 (≈ $294,000). ¹
• Cases under Art. 45.1.3 to 45.1.3-2 are taken into account in reaching the total. ¹
• The document confirming the investment ground is notarised or equally certified. ¹
• The passport is valid for more than 3 months beyond the expiry date of the permit. ^{1 2}
• A certificate that the applicant is not a carrier of listed infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis B and C) is submitted. ^{1 2}
• A registered residential address is shown. ^{1 2}
• Applicants apply to the State Migration Service at ASAN Service centres, regional migration departments or electronically. ^{1 2}
• The application is made at least 30 days before the current stay or residence period ends. ^{1 2}

Stay

• Issued for the period requested, up to 3 years, and extendable each time for up to 3 years while the ground continues.
• First stay: up to 36 months, decided case by case.
• Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

Nationality

Entry-visa regime depends on the applicant.

Work

A temporary residence permit does not itself authorise paid employment; paid work needs a work permit unless a statutory exemption applies (exemptions include permanent residence holders, persons engaged in entrepreneurship, and heads/founders holding 51 percent or more of a foreign-invested company).

Family

Spouse, minor children, dependent adult children and dependent parents can apply on the family ground (Art. 45.1.5) once the main holder has a temporary or permanent permit.

Checked 2026-10-11

Official sources

1. Temporary and permanent residence of foreigners and stateless persons (Migration Code grounds, documents, duration) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
2. FAQ: temporary and permanent residence permits · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
3. State duties · State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11