Head of Mission: Mr Vladimir Dorokhin, Ambassador
Embassy/Consulate Appointment or Contact Information Russian Embassy in Baku : Before visit make an appointment
Appointment Booking
Before visiting the embassy, please book an appointment. Embassy offices may remain closed during Azerbaijan and Russia holidays. Make a phone call to confirm the opening hours since the opening hours may be affected due to the ongoing global pandemic.
You can make an appointment through either a phone call or email . You are advised for more details. Please check the consulate website for the inquiries contact form. A contact form for inquiries can be found on the consulate website.
Russia Consulates in Azerbaijan may organize/prioritize an Appointment for Russia residents or have committed support.
Consular/Embassy Services
Ensuring the safety and protection of Russia citizens in Azerbaijan is the foremost responsibility of the embassy. The Russia embassy in Azerbaijan offers passport and visa processing, birth Report, document legalization, and other services. In addition, an embassy may visit their country fellows in jails and assist the families and friends in the death of their relative(s).
Visa/Passports Services
The embassy facilitates visa and passport issuance services to visit Russia for travel/tourism or business purposes, meeting family or friends, seeking job opportunities, and/or making an investment. If you want to apply for the Long Stay/employment Visas, contact the above mentioned phone numbers.
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Visa types granted by Russia are;
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Requirements for Visa
The following requirements must be met for Russia Visa
- Signed ad Valid Passport
- A filled-out application form
- Photographs (no more than three months older, must have a white background, no glasses)
- Identification Card
- Business Cover Letter/ Intent Letter (for those intending to do business or make an investment in the country)
- Invitation letter from Russia sponsor (To validate your travel purpose and accommodation)
- Letter of Authorization
- Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Letter
Following are the Visa application form filling guide
- Personal details (Full name, dob, place of birth, country, occupation, and gender)
- Contact details (Phone number, email, permanent address)
- Passport details (passport number, passport issue date, passport expiry date)
- Travel details (date intended for arrival and accommodation address)
Visa processing time
An applicant must apply for a visa 5-7 days before the travel date, as 5-7 days is the visa processing time. If a person needs an urgent Visa in case, the applicant receives his Visa in just three hours.
Travel Insurance for Azerbaijan
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Relationship between Azerbaijan and Russia
On December 21, 1991, the Republic of Azerbaijan was recognized as an independent state Russia. The diplomatic relations between these countries were established on November 16, 1994. While Russia has an embassy in Azerbaijan located in Baku, Azerbaijan is yet to open one in Russia. However, the country is planning to open an embassy in Russia soon.
Travel restrictions due to Covid-19
- Official documents of the relevant country
- COVID-19 passport issued after completion of vaccination for the passengers over the age of 18
- Recovery form for the passengers over the age of 18
- PCR test showing a negative result taken no more than 72 hours before the flight should be brought along.