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Azerbaijan visa on arrival

Some nationalities can obtain a 30-day electronic visa at any international airport. Qualifying residents and travellers with State Migration Service consent have additional routes.

Ways to get a Azerbaijan visa on arrival

  2. Tourist visa on arrival for United Arab Emirates residents

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers with a residence visa issued by the United Arab Emirates.

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

  3. Tourist visa on arrival for Gulf permanent residents

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers with a valid permanent residence card issued by a Gulf Cooperation Council country.

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

  4. Visa on arrival with migration service consent

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers holding a letter of consent from the State Migration Service.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa and meet a nationality, residence or consent condition can use the relevant arrival route.

Who doesn't

Some nationalities listed for airport visas also have visa-free entry.

What to bring

  • Passport.
  • Qualifying residence visa or residence permit if using a residence route.
  • State Migration Service consent letter if using the consent route.

Good to know

  • The nationality-based electronic visa is available at international airports.
  • For a residence-based tourist visa, present your valid qualifying residence document with your passport.
  • Register your location on arrival if staying more than 15 days, except citizens of Kazakhstan, whose threshold is more than 30 days.
  • The former United States route required a direct flight from New York City. No airline operated that route as of 2024, so another qualifying condition is needed.
  • Fees for the residence and consent routes are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Azerbaijan?

Travellers who need a visa and meet a nationality, residence or consent condition can use the relevant arrival route. Some nationalities listed for airport visas also have visa-free entry.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Azerbaijan?

There are 4 options: Airport electronic visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Tourist visa on arrival for United Arab Emirates residents (a visa at the border); Tourist visa on arrival for Gulf permanent residents (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival with migration service consent (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Azerbaijan visa on arrival?

Up to 30 days for the nationality and residence routes.

How much does a Azerbaijan visa on arrival cost?

USD 30 for the nationality-based electronic visa on arrival. Japanese citizens are exempt from this fee.

What documents do I need for a Azerbaijan visa on arrival?

Passport.; Qualifying residence visa or residence permit if using a residence route.; State Migration Service consent letter if using the consent route..

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

The nationality-based electronic visa is available at international airports. For a residence-based tourist visa, present your valid qualifying residence document with your passport. Register your location on arrival if staying more than 15 days, except citizens of Kazakhstan, whose threshold is more than 30 days.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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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