Foreign nationals including citizens of India, France, Germany, China, United States etc can apply for e-visas to enter Azerbaijan. As the name indicates, Azerbaijan e-visas allow the foreign national to apply for an electronic authorization via online, and there is no need to visit Azerbaijan embassies in their respective country. Entrusted agencies like Visa Genie have been providing impeccable services for foreign nationals who plan to visit Azerbaijan, and by availing these services, you can sit back and relax without any hesitation after submitting the necessary documents to obtain the visa.

As per the requirements of the traveler, Azerbaijan government issues both tourist and business visas. Tourist visas are issued to foreign nationals who plan to visit the country for tourism-related activities, while business visas are sanctioned to individuals who visit Azerbaijan for business-related operations and commercial trading works.

What is an Azerbaijan e-visa?

Azerbaijan e-visas are basically official documents issued by the authorities that allows a foreign national to travel legally to and from the country. These e-visas will be electronically connected to your passport, and authorities will stamp the same in your passport once you enter the country. However, citizens of nine countries including Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan can stay in the country without a visa for 90 days.

Please scroll down to know more about Azerbaijan e-visas and the ways to obtain them.

Azerbaijan e-tourist visa

Foreign nationals who intend to visit Azerbaijan exclusively for tourism activities can apply for an e-tourist visa. In order to obtain an Azerbaijan tourist e-visa, the foreign national should submit the below-mentioned documents.

• The foreign national’s passport should have six month’s validity. It should also have at least two blank pages for visa stamping purposes. The traveler should also submit the photograph.
• The applicant should submit proofs of onward and return travel, along with hotel booking details.
• The traveler should also submit proofs that he or she has sufficient funds to meet the needs of the visit.
• The visa application form should be filled correctly. It is always recommended to avail the service of Visa Genie to fill the visa application form, as some people may find it difficult to complete these forms.

Once you submit the application, authorities will analyze the request and will process the e-visas within four days. Applicants can also apply for quick visas, and they will get the e-visas within 24 hours. However, for these urgent e-visas, authorities may charge more sum as visa processing fee. Once you receive the e-visa in your mail, you should take a printout of these electronic authorization, and should carry it with you while traveling to Azerbaijan.

What is the validity of a e-tourist visa?

Azerbaijan authorities offer 90-day validity for e-tourist visas, and it offer single entry privilege to travelers. In this period, the foreign national can stay up to 30 days. If the traveler wishes to stay in the country for more than thirty days, he or she should apply for a regular tourist visa.

Special note: It should be noted that Azerbaijan e-tourist visas are issued to foreign nationals just for tourism related activities. Using these visas, foreign nationals are supposed to work in the country, and if someone violates these rules, they will face strict legal consequences including deportation and fine.

Azerbaijan business e-visa

Foreign nationals who wish to visit Azerbaijan for activities related to business can apply for a business e-visa. Even though business visas can be applied by visiting the Azerbaijan embassies in the respected countries, it is always recommended to apply for an e-visa as it gives that extra cutting edge of comfort. By applying an e-business visa, the traveler can sit in their home, and can submit all the necessary documents to Visa Genie, and we will do everything to obtain the e-visa in a hassle-free manner.

Please find below the needed documents to obtain an Azerbaijan business e-visa.

• A clear copy of the passport should be submitted. It should be noted that the passport should have six months minimum validity, and it should also have two blank pages in it.
• The foreign national should submit the documents that prove onward and return flights including hotel reservation details.
• Proof of sufficient funds needed for travel should be also submitted.
• The visa application form should be submitted without any errors. Please note that even minor errors in the visa application form will result in the denial of visa.

Holding a business visa does not grand permission for the foreign national to work in Azerbaijan. If a foreign traveler gets caught for staying in the country without proper documents, he or she will be compelled to face legal consequences.

An Azerbaijan e-visa offers a validity of three months with single entry privilege. A foreign national can stay up to 30 days in this time period. However, if you are planning to stay in the country for more than 30 days, travelers should apply for a regular visa. To get a regular visa, the foreign national should approach the Azerbaijan consulate and should submit the necessary documents to obtain a regular visa.

Azerbaijan visa on arrival

Apart from e-visas and regular visas, foreign nationals can obtain Azerbaijan visas on arrival from the entry port. As per latest updates, citizens of countries including Bahrain, China, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates can obtain visa on arrival with a validity of 30 days.

Citizens of Turkey can apply for a visa after arriving the airport, and they will get a visa validity of 60 days. On the other hand, Iranian citizens and United States citizens who obtain visa on arrival will get a validity of 15 and 30 days respectively. It should be noted that visa on arrival will be available to United States citizens only if arriving on a direct flight of Azerbaijan Airlines from New York City.

Special note: Even though visa on arrival is the easiest way to enter Azerbaijan, it is always recommended to take either an e-visa or regular visa. It should be noted that Azerbaijan authorities holds the privilege to phase out this option any time without prior notice. There are also cases where foreign nationals were denied visas after applying for visa on arrival. So, if you are the foreign national who wishes to travel Azerbaijan in a hassle-free manner, it is always wise to take an e-visa for short stay up to 30 days, and regular visa for stays that last for more than 30 days.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How much is the cost to obtain an Azerbaijan e-visa?

The standard cost to obtain an Azerbaijan e-visa is $25.

Is it possible for me to travel multiple times to Azerbaijan using an e-visa?

An e-visa offers single entry, and the maximum duration of stay will be 30 days. These visas will be valid for 90 days, and it is not possible to extend either the validity nor the duration of stay. However, if the foreign national wishes to enter Azerbaijan multiple times, he or she should apply for a regular visa via the Azerbaijan embassy in their respective countries.

While traveling to Azerbaijan, should I need to attach the sanctioned e-visa to my passport?

Being a foreign traveler, you should carry the printout of e-visa while traveling to Azerbaijan. There is no need of attaching the e-visa printout to your passport using staple or glue. After entering Azerbaijan, you should show the e-visa along with the passport to the immigration authorities.

Is it a must to register with the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan if I am planning to stay in the country for more than 10 days?

If the foreign national is staying in Azerbaijan for less than 10 days, then there is no need to register with the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan. However, if you are staying in the country for more than 10 days, then registering with the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan is a must. To complete this registration, you can seek the help of the hotel in which you stay.

What should I do if my application to procure an e-visa to Azerbaijan is denied?

In case if your application to obtain an Azerbaijan e-visa gets rejected, you can apply for a regular visa by visiting the Azerbaijan consulate or embassy in your country.

What should I do if I have two passports?

Some foreign nationals may have dual nationality, and as a result, they might be having dual passports. In these cases, foreign nationals should select the nationality in accordance with the travel document used for the trip.

Is it possible for me to leave and re-enter Azerbaijan using my e-visa?

As mentioned earlier, Azerbaijan offers single-entry e-visas. If you want to renter to Azerbaijan again after leaving the country, you should apply for a new e-visa.