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Azerbaijan visa for Russian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Azerbaijan admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at azembassy.ru

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Azerbaijani citizens travelling to Russia

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Travel advice for Azerbaijan

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Russian citizens planning a trip to Azerbaijan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Azerbaijan at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 27 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Azerbaijan (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Azerbaijan (updated 15 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in Azerbaijan

Russian citizens may stay in Azerbaijan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan’s neighbours for Russian citizens

Georgia, Armenia and Turkey admit Russian citizens visa-free.

Azerbaijani citizens travelling to Russia

Azerbaijani citizens can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and Azerbaijan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Russian citizens stay in Azerbaijan?

Russian citizens can stay in Azerbaijan for up to 90 days.

Do Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Russia?

Azerbaijani citizens can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Russian citizens enter Azerbaijan visa-free?

Yes, Russian citizens can enter Azerbaijan without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.