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AzerbaijanPermanent residenceLast checked October 17, 2026

Permanent residence permit

Foreigners who have held temporary residence for at least 2 years on grounds in Articles 45.1.1-45.1.7 can apply for permanent residence under Article 52.1 of the Migration Code. Grounds include citizen relatives, investment, property, deposits, securities, highly qualified specialists and business. The permit is valid for 5 years and can be extended without limit.

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Money

3

Currency

Azerbaijani Manat

AZN

Azerbaijani Manat

Cost of living

32

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

3–25%

Income tax (national)

VAT (ƏDV) 18%

Non-oil private-sector employees pay 3% up to AZN 2,500/month, 10% to AZN 8,000 and 14% above (the 3% rises to 5% in 2027 and 7% in 2028); oil/gas and public-sector employees pay 14% up to AZN 2,500/month and 25% above.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

5.0

#100 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Long-term temporary residents on family, investment, specialist or business grounds.

Eligibility

  • Prior residence (Art. 52.1)

    You need to have lived temporarily in Azerbaijan for at least 2 years on grounds under Articles 45.1.1-45.1.7.

    • Some family-derived permits are exceptions to this rule
    Official wording

    Temporarily residing at least 2 years in Azerbaijan on grounds under Articles 45.1.1-45.1.7, with exceptions for some family-derived permits.

  • Grounds (Art. 52.1.1-52.1.11)

    You need to meet one of the listed grounds, such as family ties, investment, property or business.

    Minimum amounts for investment grounds

    Investmentat least
    AZN 500,000
    Property, deposit or securitiesreal estate, bank deposit or securities
    AZN 200,000
    • Family grounds: citizen parent, spouse, child or sibling
    • Family of permanent residents is also a ground
    • Highly qualified specialists, and heads of branches or local companies, are also listed
    • Entrepreneurs must meet turnover requirements
    Official wording

    Citizen parent, spouse, child or sibling; investment of at least AZN 500,000; real estate, bank deposit or securities of at least AZN 200,000; highly qualified specialists; family of permanent residents; heads of branches or local companies; entrepreneurs meeting turnover requirements.

  • Continuity

    Your residence counts as continuous if you have not left Azerbaijan for more than 90 days within 180 days.

    90 days

    Absence limit

    Official wording

    Residence counts as continuous if the person has not left Azerbaijan for more than 90 days within 180 days.

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  • FeesPermanent residence permit state fee

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