Residence permit in Azerbaijan by buying property
Ownership of property worth at least AZN 100,000 (≈ USD 59,000) is a ground to apply for a temporary residence permit. It is not automatic: the State Migration Service reviews the application in 15 or 20 business days.
- What counts as a ground
- Documents
- Processing and validity
- Family
- Transition to permanent residence
- What to check when buying
What counts as a ground
Under art. 45.1 of the Migration Code the ground is ownership of property in Azerbaijan worth at least AZN 100,000. The value is confirmed by the sale and purchase agreement and the registry extract. The property may be an apartment, a house or commercial premises; land is not sold to foreigners.
Documents
Title extract, sale and purchase agreement, a passport with sufficient validity, address registration (at the purchased property), medical certificate, photos, proof of fee payment. Foreign-language documents are translated and notarised.
Processing and validity
Processing takes 15 or 20 business days at the applicant's choice, which determines the fee. The first temporary permit is valid up to 1 year; each extension is for up to 2 years. The extension application is filed at least 30 days before expiry.
Family
The owner's spouse and minor children obtain permits on the family ground — close relatives of a permit holder.
Transition to permanent residence
Permanent residence can be requested after 2 years of continuous residence on a temporary permit — with no absence of more than 90 days within any 180-day period; applications take 35–60 days. For the property ground the threshold is higher — AZN 200,000 (Migration Code art. 52.1).
What to check when buying
Check encumbrances and the seller; when buying from a developer — the building permit and land rights; pay under the contract. Legal support of the deal and the permit application usually go as one package.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a cheaper apartment and still get a permit?
No — the threshold is set by the Migration Code. Other grounds may be considered: a company with capital from AZN 50,000 or a work permit.
Do I have to live in Azerbaijan permanently?
A temporary permit holder must not be outside Azerbaijan for more than 90 days within any 180-day period — otherwise the permit may be cancelled or not extended.
Verified 5 Nov 2026. Sources: taxes.gov.az, migration.gov.az, e-qanun.az.
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