Azerbaijan Visa Requirements for Russian Citizens (2026)
No — Russian citizens can enter Azerbaijan without a visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid passport that gives you the right to cross the border. [5]
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa shown for this route costs USD 25 and is valid for 30 days.
Before you fly
- •If you stay in Azerbaijan longer than 15 days, you must register at your place of residence. [6]
- •Entry can be refused on national security grounds, after a previous expulsion, or if you gave false information or broke your declared purpose of visit. [4]
- •To extend your temporary stay, apply to the executive authority at least 3 days before it ends; a decision takes up to 3 business days. [6]
Full Azerbaijan entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Giving false information about yourself or your purpose of visit, or breaching your declared purpose of visit, can bar you from entering for 5 years. [4]
If you were previously expelled from Azerbaijan, you cannot enter until the entry restriction period ends. [4]
Unpaid administrative fines for violating stay rules will block your entry. [4]
If your stay expires while an extension request is pending and it is refused, you must leave within 48 hours of the decision. [6]
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Frequently asked
How long can Russian citizens stay in Azerbaijan?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
A valid passport that gives you the right to cross the border..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.gov.az
Do I need to register my stay in Azerbaijan?
Yes. If you stay more than 15 days, you must register at your place of residence.
Can I extend my stay beyond the allowed period?
Yes. Apply to the executive authority at least 3 days before your stay ends; a decision is issued within 3 business days.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — evisa.gov.az.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Russian citizens” and “Visa policy of Azerbaijan”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.