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Azerbaijan Investor Residence
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Program Type:
Residence by Investment
Processing Time:
Undisclosed
Citizenship Timeline:
5 years
Permanent Residency Timeline:
2 years
Physical Presence Required:
No specific requirement
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
70 countries
Minimum Contribution:
AZN100,000 (US$58,823)
Contribution Options:
Bank Deposit, Business Investment, Property Investment
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Program Overview
Azerbaijan Investor Residence
The Azerbaijan Investor Residence Program allows foreigners and stateless individuals to obtain temporary residence by meeting specific investment criteria. Applicants can qualify by making a minimum investment of 500,000 Azerbaijani manats (approximately US$294,115) in a business, or 100,000 manats (approximately US$58,823) in real estate or term deposits.
The program is structured to facilitate investment in Azerbaijan’s economy, with options spanning various sectors, including real estate, banking, and entrepreneurship.
Azerbaijan Investor Residence
How to Qualify
To qualify for the Azerbaijan Investor Residence Program, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Investment Options
- Economic Investment: Invest at least 500,000 AZN (US$294,115) in the Azerbaijani economy.
- Real Estate: Own real estate worth at least 100,000 AZN (US$58,823) in Azerbaijan.
- Bank Deposit: Deposit at least 100,000 AZN (US$58,823) in an Azerbaijani bank under a term deposit agreement.
Other Qualification Options
- Be a highly qualified specialist in fields such as the economy, military, science, culture, or sports.
- Hold a leadership position (head or deputy head) in a branch, representation, or local juridical entity established in Azerbaijan.
- Engage in entrepreneurship with a minimum of 5 full-time employees or 10 part-time employees, at least 80% of whom must be Azerbaijani citizens.
- Be a family member of a foreigner or stateless person residing temporarily or permanently in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Investor Residence
Salient Benefits
- Low taxes
- Mild climate
- Low cost of living
- Enhanced access to large economies
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Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
Temporary residence in Azerbaijan does not automatically lead to citizenship. However, foreigners or stateless individuals may apply for Azerbaijani citizenship if they meet the following conditions:
- Continuous Residence: Have lived in Azerbaijan uninterrupted for at least five years.
- Language Proficiency: Provide a document certifying knowledge of the Azerbaijani state language.
- Legal Compliance: Submit an application in accordance with Azerbaijani law, meet all other legal requirements, and renounce any other citizenship, as dual citizenship is not recognized by the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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Azerbaijan Investor Residence
Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications for this program may be directed to State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Legislation upon which this program is based on Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Immigration (No. 1075-IQ), Article 15 and Migration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan (2013), Chapter 3.
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Qualifying Real Estate
As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:
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Program Statistics
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