Azerbaijan · Investing
Azerbaijan Residence · AZN 100k bonds
Investment needed: AZN 100k+ ≈ $59k
Temporary residence permit — state or state-majority securities of at least AZN 100,000 (Art. 45.1.3-2)
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Key facts
Residence · AZN 100k bonds is an investing route for Azerbaijan. Applicants need an investment of AZN 100k+ ≈ $59k. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- AZN 100k+ ≈ $59k
- Government fees
- AZN 160 ≈ $94
- Processing
- 20 working days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee AZN 160 ≈ $94; investment AZN 100k+ ≈ $59k; decision: 20 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesAZN 160 ≈ $94
- 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.
Invested and heldAZN 100k+ ≈ $59k
- AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800)Nominal value of government securities or of securities of legal entities with 51 percent or more state ownership; the National Depository Center reports if the total falls below AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800).
RenewalRenewable
Issued for up to 1 year and extendable each time for up to 2 years while the ground continues.
Permanent residenceAfter 2 years of residence
Permanent residence permit after at least 2 years, if you own qualifying securities with nominal value of at least AZN 200,000 (≈ $118,000).
Processing20 working days
Applications are reviewed within 15 or 20 working days, depending on the state fee paid.
Presence rulesAway max 90 of 180 days
A temporary residence permit is cancelled if you stay outside Azerbaijan for more than 90 days within 180 days.
What you'll need
What you must show1
- Government securities, or securities of legal entities with 51 percent or more state ownership, have a nominal value of at least AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800).
Documents3
- The passport is valid for more than 3 months beyond the expiry date of the permit.
- A certificate that the applicant is not a carrier of listed infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis B and C) is submitted.
- A registered residential address is shown.
Steps2
- Applicants apply to the State Migration Service at ASAN Service centres, regional migration departments or electronically.
- The application is made at least 30 days before the current stay or residence period ends.
After you arrive1
- The National Depository Center reports if the total falls below AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800).
What happens at day 182
How Azerbaijan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 182 days in any consecutive 12-month period ending in the calendar yearResident individual
- Foreign-source income
Monthly employment income (general rates, Tax Code article 101.1); residents' taxable object is all income less deductions, with a credit for tax paid abroad (articles 96.1, 127).
All tax rules for Azerbaijan Tax records checked
Full official text
Temporary residence for a foreigner owning government securities with nominal value of at least AZN 100,000, (≈ $58,800) or investment securities of legal entities in which the state holds 51 percent or more. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800) · Nominal value of government securities or of securities of legal entities with 51 percent or more state ownership; the National Depository Center reports if the total falls below AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800). 1
- 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
- Government securities, or securities of legal entities with 51 percent or more state ownership, have a nominal value of at least AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800). 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
- The National Depository Center reports if the total falls below AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800). 1
Stay
- Issued for the period requested, up to 1 year, and extendable each time for up to 2 years while the ground continues.
- First stay: up to 12 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.
Official sources
- Temporary and permanent residence of foreigners and stateless persons (Migration Code grounds, documents, duration) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- FAQ: temporary and permanent residence permits · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- State duties · State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
Residence · AZN 100k bonds and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence · AZN 100k bonds | Needs an investment of AZN 100k+ ≈ $59k | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Residence · AZN 100k deposit | Needs savings of AZN 100k+ ≈ $59k | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Residence · AZN 500k investment | Needs an investment of AZN 500k+ ≈ $294k | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Residence · AZN 100k property | Needs assets of AZN 100k+ ≈ $59k | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden Visa · €250k arts Portugal | Needs an investment of €250k+ ≈ $279k | 2 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Residence · AZN 100k bonds?
An investment of at least AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800). Nominal value of government securities or of securities of legal entities with 51 percent or more state ownership; the National Depository Center reports if the total falls below AZN 100,000 (≈ $58,800). 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.
How long can I stay on the Residence · AZN 100k bonds?
Issued for the period requested, up to 1 year, and extendable each time for up to 2 years while the ground continues.
How long does the Residence · AZN 100k bonds take to process?
Applications are reviewed within 15 or 20 working days, depending on the state fee paid.
Can I work on the Residence · AZN 100k bonds?
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).
Can I bring my family on the Residence · AZN 100k bonds?
Spouse, minor children, dependent adult children and dependent parents can apply on the family ground (Art.
Does the Residence · AZN 100k bonds lead to permanent residence in Azerbaijan?
Time on the Residence · AZN 100k (≈ $58,800) bonds counts toward permanent residence in Azerbaijan, which the rules allow after 2 years of residence.
How are Residence · AZN 100k bonds holders taxed in Azerbaijan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Residence · AZN 100k (≈ $58,800) bonds. The standard rules apply: Azerbaijan residents (more than 182 days in a 12-month period ending in the calendar year) are taxed on all income; employment income is taxed at 14% up to AZN 2,500 (≈ $1,470) a month and 25% above, while non-oil private-sector employees pay 3% up to AZN 2,500, (≈ $1,470) 10% to AZN 8,000 (≈ $4,710) and 14% above from 1 January 2026.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Temporary and permanent residence of foreigners and stateless persons (Migration Code grounds, documents, duration) · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- FAQ: temporary and permanent residence permits · State Migration Service of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
- State duties · State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan · checked 2026-10-11
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