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Residence permit in Azerbaijan for Russian citizens
For Russian citizens the path to legal status in Azerbaijan is clear: visa-free entry, documents accepted without apostille (Chisinau Convention and the Russia–Azerbaijan treaty), Russian widely used in daily life and paperwork, direct flights from Moscow and the regions. We select the ground — company, real estate or employment — and guide you to the residence card.
Good to know. The Consulting Azerbaijan is a private consulting firm, not a government body. Companies are registered by the State Tax Service; residence permits are issued by the State Migration Service. Decisions are made by those authorities. State fees and notary costs are paid separately from our fees.
What's included
How it works
How we work
Consultation
We review your case and choose the ground: business, real estate, employment, family.
Power of attorney
Certified by a Russian notary — no apostille — and sent to us.
Company or property
We register an LLC in 2–4 business days or support a property purchase.
Residence permit
We assemble the file, file with the Migration Service; the card follows in 15–20 business days.
Frequently asked questions
Is an apostille needed on Russian documents?
No. Russia and Azerbaijan apply the 2002 Chisinau Convention (which replaced the 1993 Minsk Convention) and a 1992 bilateral treaty: notarisation and translation are enough.
How long can I stay without a permit?
Russian citizens may stay visa-free for no more than 90 days per calendar year; stays over 15 days require address registration.
Can I transfer money from Russia?
Yes, some Azerbaijani banks accept rouble transfers. We advise a working route for your purpose, including paying share capital or a property purchase.
Does a residence permit make me a tax resident?
Tax residency is determined by 183 days of presence in a year, not by the permit itself. We review this at the consultation.
How long does it all take?
Company registration — about a week including the bank; residence permit — 3–5 weeks. Usually 1.5–2 months in total to the card.
Verified 5 Nov 2026. Sources: taxes.gov.az, migration.gov.az, e-qanun.az.
Find my residence permit ground
Tell us what you need and which country you are in now. We will propose a plan with timeline and cost.