Azerbaijan is visa-free for Russian citizens, so many people first come for a short stay and then decide to remain for work or business. The visa-free regime, however, is designed for trips \u2014 living in the country requires a residence permit.<\/p>\n
Short answer:<\/strong> Russian citizens enter Azerbaijan without a visa and can stay for up to 90 days per calendar year. A stay longer than 15 days requires registration at the place of stay. To live in the country longer, you apply for a temporary residence permit based on work, business, real estate, family or investment. The State Migration Service makes the decision.<\/p>\n Russian citizens enter on their international passport; no visa is needed. Since 1 January 2025, the temporary stay period for Russian citizens has been 90 days within one calendar year. Days are counted cumulatively, so leaving and re-entering does not reset the limit. The State Migration Service (SMS) states that anyone who wants to stay longer must, before the period ends, either extend the stay on established grounds or obtain a residence permit.<\/p>\n Land border crossing rules for foreigners are set by separate decisions, so check the current rules before travelling by car.<\/p>\n Yes, if you stay in the country for more than 15 days. Registration must be completed within 15 days of entry. The receiving party \u2014 the hotel or the owner of the accommodation \u2014 submits the application, but the foreigner may also apply directly. After a move, registration at the new address must be completed within 5 working days. Failing to register within the set period is grounds for administrative liability.<\/p>\n The Migration Code sets out a closed list of grounds. Russian citizens rely on the same grounds as other foreigners:<\/p>\nHow do Russian citizens enter Azerbaijan, and how long can they stay visa-free?<\/h2>\n
Do Russian citizens need to register at their place of stay?<\/h2>\n
On what grounds can a Russian citizen obtain a residence permit?<\/h2>\n
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\n \nGround<\/th>\n What to know<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Employment<\/td>\n The employer obtains the work permit; the residence permit is issued on that basis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business<\/td>\n Heading a company with foreign participation whose paid-up charter capital is not below the level approved by the Ministry of Economy, or owning at least 51% of its shares; entrepreneurial activity also qualifies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Real estate<\/td>\n Property worth at least AZN 100,000 \u2014 a ground to apply, not an automatic permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Deposit or bonds<\/td>\n A fixed-term deposit of at least AZN 100,000 or government securities with a nominal value of at least AZN 100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Investment<\/td>\n At least AZN 500,000 invested in the country’s economy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family<\/td>\n Close kinship with an Azerbaijani citizen, or being a family member of a foreigner holding a temporary or permanent residence permit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n What matters in practice?<\/h2>\n
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