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Azerbaijan student visa

Travellers who wish to study must apply for a physical visa through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.

Ways to get a Azerbaijan student visa

  1. Embassy visa for study

    Visa needed

    Travellers who wish to study in Azerbaijan.

    Entries
    Single entry or multiple entries.
    Fee
    USD 20 for single entry or USD 250 for multiple entries; AZN 4 for the invitation permission application.
    1. The inviting party submits an application in person to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baku.
    2. The inviting party provides a letter explaining the purpose, invitation length, required entries and embassy or consulate where you will apply.
    3. After permission is obtained, apply for the visa by mail or appointment through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.

Who needs it

Travellers who wish to study in Azerbaijan must apply for an embassy visa.

How to apply

  1. Have your inviting person or organisation request permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baku.
  2. After permission is obtained, complete the visa application and gather your documents.
  3. Apply by mail or appointment through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
  4. Pay the visa application fee by certified check.

What to bring

  • Completed application form.
  • Valid travel document and a photocopy of its information page.
  • Two colour passport photographs.
  • Proof of legal status if applying outside your own country.
  • Valid invitation with prior permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Visa fee payment by certified check.

Good to know

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the requested visa's validity.
  • Register your location on arrival if staying more than 15 days, or more than 30 days for citizens of Kazakhstan.
  • Study-specific stay limits and processing times are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a student visa for Azerbaijan?

Travellers who wish to study in Azerbaijan must apply for an embassy visa.

How much does a Azerbaijan student visa cost?

USD 20 for single entry or USD 250 for multiple entries. Invitation permission has a separate AZN 4 application fee.

What documents do I need for a Azerbaijan student visa?

Completed application form.; Valid travel document and a photocopy of its information page.; Two colour passport photographs.; Proof of legal status if applying outside your own country.; Valid invitation with prior permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.; Visa fee payment by certified check..

How do I apply for a Azerbaijan student visa?

1. 1. Have your inviting person or organisation request permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baku. 2. 2. After permission is obtained, complete the visa application and gather your documents. 3. 3. Apply by mail or appointment through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate. 4. 4. Pay the visa application fee by certified check.

What rules do I have to follow on a Azerbaijan student visa?

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the requested visa's validity. Register your location on arrival if staying more than 15 days, or more than 30 days for citizens of Kazakhstan.

Does my passport change whether I need a student visa for Azerbaijan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Azerbaijan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a student visa for Azerbaijan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Azerbaijan student visa rules?

On Azerbaijan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my student visa once I am in Azerbaijan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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