Russia passport → Azerbaijan
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
Visa-free entry90 days
Russian passport holders can visit Azerbaijan without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Azerbaijan at a glance
- Capital
- Baku
- Currency
- Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
- Languages
- Azerbaijani, Russian
- Calling code
- +994
- Region
- Western Asia
AZ40.5°N · 47.5°EPhoto: Sefer azeri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAzerbaijan for other passports
- RussiaVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Russian passport holders
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
Russian passport holders can visit Azerbaijan without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Azerbaijan?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #37 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Russian citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.