Ateshgah and Yanar Dag, Baku’s fire sites
What the Ateshgah temple and the Yanar Dag hillside are, why they burn, and how to combine them in half a day with one ticket and due respect for their heritage.
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Language of study and the preparatory year
Which languages programmes are taught in, who checks your language level, when a preparatory course applies, and what to ask the university before you apply.
Temporary or permanent residence in Azerbaijan?
Temporary residence is a renewable permit of up to one year (up to 3 years for two categories) on a ground set by the Migration Code; permanent residence follows two continuous years on certain grounds. Terms, deadlines and where to apply.
When to visit Azerbaijan: a season guide
Choose when to visit Azerbaijan by the trip you want: city and sights, mountains in summer, snow in winter or Novruz, with official climate figures.
Applying to universities in Azerbaijan
The official SIACAS channel, the documents the rules list, the usual order of steps, and the dates we could verify.
Medicine in Azerbaijan: 5 checks first
Five checks before paying tuition: the licensing authority, World Directory notes, accreditation and its expiry, programme details and clinical training.
Place-of-stay registration: who, when and how
Who registers a foreigner’s place of stay in Azerbaijan, the 15-day deadline (30 days for citizens of Kazakhstan), filing online, by email or at an ASAN centre, and what changes if you move.
Register an LLC as a foreign founder
Who registers companies in Azerbaijan, the documents a foreign founder needs, the official time limits, the online route and what comes after registration.
Company tax basics in Azerbaijan
The three main tax regimes for a new company in Azerbaijan, the 200,000 manat threshold, key filing dates and the 2026 POS change. Not tax advice.
Can foreigners buy property in Azerbaijan?
Land is lease-only for foreigners; buildings are a separate question. How title passes, what proves it, and what ownership means for residence.
Letting your Baku apartment from abroad
A long-term let from abroad needs a written lease, a clear view of the tax on the rent, and a way to monitor the property and track rent payments from a distance.
Azerbaijan e-visa: who needs one
Who can visit Azerbaijan visa-free, who needs an e-visa, how to apply on the official portal, and the limits to plan your trip around.