Azerbaijan visa requirements for Armenian citizens
Azerbaijan is not letting in armenian citizens at the moment.
ARM
Armenia
AZE
Azerbaijan
Not allowed to enter
Entry is closed to this passport.
- Visa
- Not allowed
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Armenian citizens in Azerbaijan
Entry and transit are banned, with limited exceptions
- Armenian citizens cannot enter or transit through Azerbaijan.
- The ban also covers other citizens of Armenian descent.
- Government permission is needed for Karki, Yuxarı Əskipara, Barxudarlı and Sofulu.
- Entering these places without permission can lead to an Azerbaijan entry ban.
What to do
Azerbaijan is not admitting travellers on this passport. Check the official government source for exceptions.
Ways into Azerbaijan
Check visa-free entry first, then online or embassy visas.
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
- 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
Trips to Azerbaijan
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from Armenia
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneyAZN ₼
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- 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
Is entry to Azerbaijan restricted for Armenian citizens?
Armenian passport holders are refused entry and transit to Azerbaijan, with limited exceptions. Armenian citizens are prohibited from entering or transiting through Azerbaijan. The ban also applies to citizens of other countries who are of Armenian descent.
Do armenian citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is not letting in armenian citizens at the moment.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help armenian citizens enter Azerbaijan?
We have no record of Azerbaijan relaxing its rules for armenian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Armenia?
Azerbaijani citizens need an entry permit for Armenia, arranged by a sponsor or tour operator.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Azerbaijan?
Bahrain, China, Georgia, Hong Kong Kazakhstan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Azerbaijan are easier for armenian citizens?
Georgia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar United Arab Emirates, and 3 more let armenian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is not admitting travellers on this passport. Check the official government source for exceptions.
What money is used in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijani manat (₼). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijani.
How strong is the Armenia passport?
It ranks #68 and reaches 64 destinations without applying ahead.
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