Living in Azerbaijan
Asia — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Baku
Currency
AZN
Continent
Asia
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Azerbaijan.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Azerbaijan
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United States | E Visa | 30 days |
| United Kingdom | E Visa | 30 days |
| Germany | E Visa | 30 days |
| France | E Visa | 30 days |
| Spain | E Visa | 30 days |
| India | E Visa | 30 days |
| Australia | E Visa | 30 days |
| Canada | E Visa | 30 days |
| Brazil | E Visa | 30 days |
Detailed visa guides for Azerbaijan
Monthly costs
Baku
Rent (center)
500 USD/mo
Groceries
220 USD/mo
Transport
20 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
790 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Non-CIS foreigners with employer sponsor
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
14% – 25%
Social Security (Employee)
0.03%
Flat 14% up to AZN 8,000/year; 25% above.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Azerbaijan. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Azerbaijan eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Azerbaijan and access services from home.
Get NordVPN →Language
iTalki
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