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Azerbaijan transit visa

A transit visa is available through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate. Airport transfer rules and transit-without-visa conditions are not specified.

Ways to get a Azerbaijan transit visa

  1. Embassy transit visa

    Visa needed

    Travellers applying for a transit visa through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.

    Fee
    USD 20.
    1. Complete the application form and gather the required documents.
    2. Apply by mail or appointment through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
    3. Pay the fee by certified check.

How to apply

  1. Complete the visa application form.
  2. Gather your travel document, photographs and any required proof of legal status.
  3. Apply by mail or appointment through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.
  4. Pay the USD 20 fee by certified check.

What to bring

  • Completed application form.
  • Valid travel document and a photocopy of its information page.
  • Two colour passport photographs that meet passport photo rules.
  • Proof of legal status if applying outside your own country.
  • 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.
  • The entry and transit restrictions described under tourist visits also apply to transit.
  • Transit visa applicants do not need an invitation.
  • No maximum transit time or permission to remain in the airport transfer area is specified.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Azerbaijan?

A transit visa is available through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate. Airport transfer rules and transit-without-visa conditions are not specified.

How much does a Azerbaijan transit visa cost?

USD 20.

What documents do I need for a Azerbaijan transit visa?

Completed application form.; Valid travel document and a photocopy of its information page.; Two colour passport photographs that meet passport photo rules.; Proof of legal status if applying outside your own country.; Visa fee payment by certified check..

How do I apply for a Azerbaijan transit visa?

1. 1. Complete the visa application form. 2. 2. Gather your travel document, photographs and any required proof of legal status. 3. 3. Apply by mail or appointment through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate. 4. 4. Pay the USD 20 fee by certified check.

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

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the requested visa's validity. The entry and transit restrictions described under tourist visits also apply to transit.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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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