Azerbaijan Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| EU | Yes | No | Yes |
Passports
To enter Azerbaijan, your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival and contain at least two blank pages.
Passport Note
You can only enter Azerbaijan by air without restrictions. Entry via land or sea borders is currently restricted, and leaving Azerbaijan by road is also subject to restrictions.
Anyone who has previously visited the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh without permission from the Azerbaijani authorities may be denied entry to Azerbaijan.
Visas
Visa-free
Citizens of several countries—including Albania, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Morocco, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates—can enter Azerbaijan visa-free for tourism purposes. The permitted length of stay varies depending on nationality.
eVisa
Nationals of the following countries can obtain an eVisa to visit Azerbaijan for tourism purposes: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican City, and Vietnam.
Types and Cost
Azerbaijan visa fees vary depending on the type of visa and nationality.
Validity
Tourist visas usually have a validity of 90 days but the length of time you can stay in Azerbaijan will be shorter than that.
Transit
No transit visa is needed for onward travel within 24 hours of arrival in Azerbaijan, provided you remain in the airport.
Application to
Apply online via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (evisa.mfa.gov.az).
For those living in the UK, you can also apply via https://visaforazerbaijan.org.uk.
Working days
E-Visas are usually issued within three working days.
Compulsary Registration
Foreigners staying more than 15 days must be registered at the place of residence. In most cases, your hotel will make the registration on your behalf, but if you are staying in an apartment or private accommodation, you must do this yourself.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of Azerbaijan in the USA
Telephone: (202) 337 3500.
Website: http://www.azembassy.us
Address: NW, 2741 34th Street, Washington DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1800 (embassy); Mon, Wed and Fri 1000-1200 (consular services).
Embassy of the Rebublic of Azerbaijan in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7938 3412.
Website: http://www.azembassy.org.uk
Address: , 4 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1800.
