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Azerbaijan tourist visa

Some passport holders can visit without a visa. Other travellers may qualify for an online visa or a visa on arrival, or need to apply at an embassy.

Ways to get a Azerbaijan tourist visa

  3. ASAN Viza online visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, plus the other listed countries and territories, can apply online.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    USD 25 standard or USD 60 urgent. Both totals include the mandatory USD 5 service fee.
    Processing
    Up to 3 working days standard or within 3 hours urgent.

    Passports that qualify (87)

    1. Apply through the ASAN Viza website.
    2. Choose standard or urgent processing and pay the fee.
    3. Print the issued visa.
    4. Present the printout with your passport at the border.
    Apply on the official website

  5. Tourist visa on arrival for eligible residents

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers with a residence visa issued by the United Arab Emirates, or a valid permanent residence card from a Gulf Cooperation Council country, can obtain a tourist visa on arrival.

    Stay
    30 days.
    1. Bring your passport and qualifying residence documents.
    2. Present them on arrival to obtain the tourist visa.

  6. Embassy tourist visa

    Visa needed

    Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry, an online visa or a visa on arrival must apply through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.

    Entries
    Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are available.
    Fee
    USD 20 for single entry or USD 250 for multiple entries.
    1. Complete the application form; it can be filled out online.
    2. Gather the required documents, hotel booking and confirmed flights into and out of Azerbaijan.
    3. Apply by mail or appointment through the nearest Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
    4. Pay the application fee by certified check.

Who needs it

Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

The countries and territories listed below have visa-free stays of 90 or 30 days.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your passport allows visa-free entry or a visa on arrival.
  2. If eligible, apply for an online visa through ASAN Viza and choose standard or urgent processing.
  3. Print the online visa and present it with your passport at the border.
  4. If you need an embassy visa, apply by mail or appointment through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa's expiry date.
  • Printed online visa, if using that route.

Good to know

  • If you plan to stay more than 15 days, register your location with the State Migration Service on arrival. Citizens of Kazakhstan only need to register if staying more than 30 days.
  • Entry and transit restrictions apply to citizens of Armenia and people of Armenian descent. Exceptions have been made for some major international events.
  • Citizens of Kosovo are refused entry and transit, including when remaining on the same aircraft.
  • Do not enter Karki, Yuxarı Əskipara, Barxudarlı or Sofulu without prior Azerbaijani government consent. Unauthorised visits may lead to refusal of entry or transit.
  • Passports from Abkhazia, the Sahrawi Republic, Somaliland, South Ossetia and Transnistria are not recognised.
  • Some visa-free arrangements are temporary or limit repeat visits. The dates and limits are not matched to individual countries in the available details.
  • Turkish citizens arriving directly from Turkey may use an identity card instead of a passport.
  • Some European Union citizens, excluding Ireland, may receive simpler document requirements, reduced or waived fees, and other visa benefits.
  • Signed visa-free agreements that have not yet been ratified do not establish an active exemption.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Azerbaijan?

Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. The countries and territories listed below have visa-free stays of 90 or 30 days.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Azerbaijan?

There are 6 options: Visa-free visit for up to 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit for up to 30 days (no visa at all); ASAN Viza online visa (an online visa); Airport visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Tourist visa on arrival for eligible residents (a visa at the border); Embassy tourist visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Azerbaijan without a tourist visa?

Holders of ordinary passports from the listed countries can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports from the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa for up to 30 days. For China, this covers People's Republic of China passports and Hong Kong or Macao Special Administrative Region passports.

Can I apply online for Azerbaijan?

Yes: ASAN Viza online visa. Citizens of all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, plus the other listed countries and territories, can apply online.

How long can I stay on a Azerbaijan tourist visa?

Up to 30 days with an online visa; visa-free stays are 30 or 90 days.

How much does a Azerbaijan tourist visa cost?

Online visa: USD 25 standard or USD 60 urgent, including the service fee.

How long does a Azerbaijan tourist visa take?

Online visa: up to 3 working days standard or within 3 hours urgent.

What documents do I need for a Azerbaijan tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa's expiry date.; Printed online visa, if using that route..

How do I apply for a Azerbaijan tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your passport allows visa-free entry or a visa on arrival. 2. 2. If eligible, apply for an online visa through ASAN Viza and choose standard or urgent processing. 3. 3. Print the online visa and present it with your passport at the border. 4. 4. If you need an embassy visa, apply by mail or appointment through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.

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

If you plan to stay more than 15 days, register your location with the State Migration Service on arrival. Citizens of Kazakhstan only need to register if staying more than 30 days. Entry and transit restrictions apply to citizens of Armenia and people of Armenian descent. Exceptions have been made for some major international events. Citizens of Kosovo are refused entry and transit, including when remaining on the same aircraft. Do not enter Karki, Yuxarı Əskipara, Barxudarlı or Sofulu without prior Azerbaijani government consent. Unauthorised visits may lead to refusal of entry or transit.

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