Embassy
Embassy of South Korea, Baku
Baku
Azerbaijan visa requirements for South Korean citizens
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Azerbaijan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Passport
KOR
South Korea
Going to
AZE
Azerbaijan
No visa needed
Japanese and South Korean citizens get limited visa-free visits with ordinary passports.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for South Korean citizens in Azerbaijan
- As of 15 April 2023, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 5km from the Armenian border.
- As of 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, temporary visa free for Rep. of Korean and Japanese.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Azerbaijan.
Ways into Azerbaijan
Check visa-free entry first, then online or embassy visas.
Visa not required For your passportJapan and South KoreaJapanese and South Korean citizens get limited visa-free visits with ordinary passports.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check the scheme dates.
- Count your previous visa-free entries under this scheme.
- Show your valid ordinary passport.
Documents required
- Valid ordinary passport
- The scheme runs from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027.
- You get up to 3 visa-free entries, each lasting up to 30 days.
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 passportAirport visa by nationalityCitizens of listed countries can apply for a visa at an international airport.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check whether a visa-free visit already covers your trip.
- Show your passport at the airport visa desk or kiosk.
- Apply and pay before passport control.
- Get your visa before going to passport control.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Extra documents if requested
- Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Japan, Indonesia, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Israel.
- Some listed countries have visa-free visits; airport visa approval is still required.
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
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- Foreign ministry: State fees
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- Foreign ministry: Air, land and railway entry rules
- Foreign ministry: Migration Code in Azerbaijani
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- 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
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- 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
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- State Migration Service: Turkish biometric identity card travel
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- 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
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Trips to Azerbaijan
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Coming from South Korea
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneyAZN ₼
- Time−5h
- 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 South Korean citizens visiting Azerbaijan?
Where can South Korean citizens enter Azerbaijan?
Only through: Upon arrival at the any international airport, visitors can obtain visa through a kiosk..
Do south korean citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Azerbaijan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
How long can south korean citizens stay in Azerbaijan?
Up to 30 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do azerbaijani citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for South Korea, from its embassy or consulate.
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 south korean citizens?
Armenia, Georgia, Oman, Palestine Qatar, and 3 more let south korean citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Azerbaijan?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
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 South Korea passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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