Buying an apartment or a house is one of the most straightforward ways to obtain a residence permit in Azerbaijan. The law provides a direct ground for it \u2014 but you need to know the value thresholds and remember that the purchase itself does not create a status.<\/p>\n
Short answer:<\/strong> Yes. Property in Azerbaijan worth at least AZN 100,000 is a ground to apply for a temporary residence permit, and at least AZN 200,000 for a permanent one, after at least 2 years of continuous temporary residence. The permit is not automatic: ownership is a ground to apply, and the State Migration Service makes the decision.<\/p>\n The law sets the thresholds in manats; the dollar figures are approximate, at the Central Bank of Azerbaijan’s official rate of USD 1 = AZN 1.70 (October 2026).<\/p>\n The Migration Service looks at two facts: the property belongs to you, and its value is not below the threshold. Ownership is confirmed by an extract from the state real estate register (or other ownership documents), and the value by a valuation report prepared by a valuer working under Azerbaijani law. That means the value confirmed by the valuation is what counts \u2014 and it is worth checking before the deal.<\/p>\n In general terms, the file for a property-based permit includes:<\/p>\n Yes, on family grounds. Family members of a foreigner who lives in Azerbaijan on a temporary or permanent permit \u2014 the spouse, children under 18, adult children unable to work and dependent parents \u2014 can apply as family members (Art. 45.1.5). There is no need to buy a separate property for each of them.<\/p>\n When moving to permanent residence, keep one more condition in mind: knowledge of the state language and of basic rights and obligations is tested when the application is reviewed (with exceptions set by law, for example for people under 18 and over 65).<\/p>\n \u2014 SME:<\/strong> Check the property against residence permit requirements before you sign: can the title be registered in your name, and does the appraised value clear the threshold with a margin? If permanent residence is part of your plan, it makes sense to aim for the AZN 200,000 threshold from the start \u2014 then you won’t need to change your ground two years later.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nWhat property value do you need for a residence permit?<\/h2>\n
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\n \nStatus<\/th>\n Property condition<\/th>\n Permit term<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Temporary residence permit (Art. 45.1.3 of the Migration Code)<\/td>\n Property worth at least AZN 100,000 (\u2248 USD 58,800)<\/td>\n Up to 1 year, extended each time for up to 2 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Permanent residence permit (Art. 52.1.3)<\/td>\n Property worth at least AZN 200,000 (\u2248 USD 117,600) and at least 2 years of continuous temporary residence<\/td>\n 5 years, extendable for 5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Temporary permit on the investment ground (Art. 45.1.2)<\/td>\n Total investment in the economy of at least AZN 500,000 \u2014 property, deposits and securities are taken into account<\/td>\n Up to 3 years, extended each time for up to 3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n How are ownership and value confirmed?<\/h2>\n
What documents are required?<\/h2>\n
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Can the property owner’s family get residence permits too?<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n