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Azerbaijan visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens need an eVisa for Azerbaijan. Apply on the official website.
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Azerbaijan
eVisa
Eligible travellers can apply online through the official ASAN Visa website.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$29
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Azerbaijan
- Visa can be obtained on arrival in certain emergency situations.
- Applicants of Armenian ancestry or with Armenian visas in their passport may be denied a visa.
- Travellers with a visa or evidence of travel to the now-defunct Republic of Artsakh (stamps) are permanently denied entry.
What to do
Apply on Azerbaijan's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Azerbaijan
Check visa-free entry first, then online or embassy visas.
eVisa For your passportStandard online visaEligible travellers can apply online through the official ASAN Visa website.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$29
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your passport country at evisa.gov.az.
- Apply at least 3 working days before arrival.
- Fill in the form and upload your passport page.
- Pay online with an accepted card.
- Check the result and print your approved visa.
Documents required
- Passport or eligible travel document
- Clear copy of passport photo page
- Passport: expiry plus 3 months
- Printed approved online visa
- Processing takes 3 working days; payments are not refunded.
- Travel with the document used to apply; paid work is not allowed.
eVisa For your passportUrgent online visaEligible travellers can pay for faster processing through the official ASAN Visa website.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- Check the full total before paying
- Processing
- 0.125 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your passport country at evisa.gov.az.
- Choose urgent processing at least 0.125 days before arrival.
- Fill in the form and upload your passport page.
- Check the full price and pay online.
- Check the result and print your approved visa.
Documents required
- Passport or eligible travel document
- Clear copy of passport photo page
- Passport: expiry plus 3 months
- Printed approved online visa
- Processing takes 0.125 days, including holidays.
- Travel with the document used to apply; paid work is not allowed.
Visa on arrival For your passportDirect flight US visaUS citizens on the direct New York–Baku flight can apply at the airport.
- Stay
- 30 days
How to apply
- Check that your flight is direct from New York.
- Show your US passport and flight proof.
- Apply at the airport visa desk.
- Pay the required fee.
Documents required
- Valid US passport
- Direct New York–Baku flight proof
- This route does not cover all US citizens arriving on other flights.
Visa on arrivalGulf resident tourist visaPeople with qualifying residence permits from 5 Gulf countries can apply at the airport.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your residence permit's remaining validity.
- Check that your trip falls within the scheme dates.
- Show your passport and permit at the airport visa desk.
- Apply and pay the fee.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Qualifying temporary or permanent residence permit
- Tourism only, from 15 February 2026 to 15 February 2027.
- Permit needs over 6 months left; ask authorities if exactly 6 months remain.
Visa on arrivalUAE resident airport visaPeople with a qualifying UAE resident visa can apply at an international airport.
- Stay
- 30 days
How to apply
- Check your UAE resident visa has over 6 months left.
- Show your passport and resident visa at the airport.
- Apply at the visa desk or kiosk.
- Pay the required fee.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid passport
- UAE resident visa
Visa on arrivalFamily death airport visaApply at the airport after a family member living in Azerbaijan has died.
- Stay
- 30 days
How to apply
- Get a document proving your family member's death.
- Show the document and passport at the international airport.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid passport
- Proof of resident family member's death
Visa on arrivalNo embassy airport routeSome citizens of countries with direct air links and no Azerbaijani embassy may qualify.
- Stay
- 30 days
How to apply
- Ask Azerbaijan's authorities whether your country and route qualify.
- Confirm there is no accredited Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
- Show your passport and requested proof at the airport.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Extra proof requested by authorities
- There is no published country list for this route.
- A direct flight alone does not prove you qualify.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply through an embassy if you need a tourist visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$20
- Processing
- 15 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Fill in the foreign ministry's online visa form.
- Check your embassy's document list and fee.
- Gather your documents and pay the fee.
- Submit as your embassy tells you.
- Collect your passport with the visa.
Documents required
- Completed application
- Passport and photo-page copy
- 2 colour photos, 3 × 4 cm
- Tour voucher or ticket plus booking
- Insurance unless host covers medical costs
- Fee receipt
- Child documents when travelling without parent
- Apply by mail only; include prepaid return delivery.
- Include hotel confirmation and inbound and outbound flight tickets.
- Provide recent passport-sized photos with a white background.
- Passport must also last 3 months after planned departure.
- Your passport must last at least 3 months beyond visa expiry.
- Stay only for the days granted; the visa lasts up to 90 days.
Sources (40)Last updated 11 November 2026
- State Border Service of Azerbaijan
- Government directory: Verification of the State Border Service domain
- Foreign ministry: Visa-free countries and temporary schemes
- Foreign ministry: Visa types, purposes, entry counts and validity
- Foreign ministry: Documents required for visa issuance
- Foreign ministry: State fees
- Foreign ministry: Visa processing rules
- Foreign ministry: Electronic visas and airport visa eligibility
- Foreign ministry: Air, land and railway entry rules
- Foreign ministry: Migration Code in Azerbaijani
- Official ASAN Visa portal: Eligible countries
- Official ASAN Visa portal: Conditions
- Official ASAN Visa portal: Processing and payment information
- Official ASAN Visa portal: Frequently asked questions; registration text differs from current migration guidance
- State Migration Service: Registration at the place of stay
- State Migration Service: Registration questions and answers
- State Migration Service: General visa information; some airport entries differ from central foreign ministry guidance
- State Migration Service: Gulf-state exemptions and residence permit airport visas
- State Migration Service: Azerbaijan–Georgia railway entry
- State Migration Service: Turkish biometric identity card travel
- State Migration Service: Migration Code in English
- State Migration Service: English Migration Code, purpose-specific stays
- State Migration Service: Edited English Migration Code
- Azerbaijan Embassy in Washington: Tourist visa
- Azerbaijan Embassy in Washington: Science or education visa
- Azerbaijan Embassy in Washington: Labour visa
- Azerbaijan Embassy in London: General visa information
- Azerbaijan Embassy in London: Transit visas and exemptions
- Azerbaijan Embassy in London: Science and education visa
- Azerbaijan Embassy in London: Medical treatment visa
- Azerbaijan Embassy in London: Private visit visa
- Azerbaijan Embassy in London: Humanitarian visa
- Azerbaijan Embassy in London: Cultural and sports visa
- Azerbaijan Embassy in India: Embassy application procedure
- Azerbaijan Embassy in India: Electronic visa information
- Azerbaijan Embassy in Bucharest: Business and other visa documents
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport: Visa on arrival
- Azerbaijan Embassy in Canada: Highly Skilled Migrant Program
- Official Highly Skilled Migrant Portal
- State Migration Service: Highly Skilled Migrant Portal
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Trips to Azerbaijan
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyAZN ₼
- Time+16h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageAzerbaijani
- Emergency112 or 102 police112 or 103 ambulance
Planning your Azerbaijan trip
- Baku's walled cityExplore Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower within this World Heritage Site.
- Gokustan rock artSee the Rock Art Cultural Landscape, listed as a World Heritage Site.
- Atesgah Fire TempleVisit a 16th-century Zoroastrian religious compound near Baku.
- Mud volcanoesAzerbaijan has more than 300 mud volcano locations, accounting for over half of the world's total.
Scams to watch for in Azerbaijan
- Inflated taxi faresDrivers often quote tourists around twice the usual fare. Starting a trip without agreeing on the price leaves room for overcharging. At Baku airport, limited taxi competition can also lead to high fares, especially late at night. A high airport price alone does not prove fraud.
- Taxi price increased on arrivalThe driver agrees to a fare before departure, then demands much more when you reach your destination.
- Fake police officers stealing valuablesCriminals posing as police officers stop foreigners and steal their documents or money. A uniform alone does not establish that someone is a real officer.
About Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a South Caucasus republic on the Caspian Sea, bordering Iran, Russia and Georgia.
- Capital
- Baku
- Money
- Azerbaijani manat (₼)
- Languages
- Azerbaijani
- Time zone
- UTC+04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +994
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Azerbaijan?
Where can American citizens enter Azerbaijan?
Only through: Visitors departing from New York can obtain a visa at the airport upon arrival in Baku, however no airline currently operates this route..
Do American citizens need to register with the police in Azerbaijan?
If staying in Azerbaijan for more than ten days, visitors must register at the State Migration Service within three days of arrival.
Do american citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
American citizens need an eVisa for Azerbaijan. Apply on the official website.
How long can american citizens stay in Azerbaijan?
Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Azerbaijan?
Only on Azerbaijan's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help american citizens enter Azerbaijan?
We have no record of Azerbaijan relaxing its rules for american citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do azerbaijani citizens need a visa for the United States?
Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Azerbaijan?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Azerbaijan are easier for american citizens?
Armenia, Georgia, Oman, Palestine Qatar, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Azerbaijan?
Apply on Azerbaijan's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijani manat (₼). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
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