Which Countries Need a Visa for Azerbaijan

Which countries need visa for Azerbaijan?

If you would like to plan a journey to Azerbaijan, you must prepare yourself for the trip. Naturally, you will think about packing your luggage and booking cozy accommodation. However, it is also necessary to make sure you possess all the documents required to enter Azerbaijan.

Generally, before leaving for the journey, you should first apply for a suitable travel permit – a visa. Depending on your country of origin, it may be necessary to visit the Embassy of Azerbaijan to obtain a standard visa. Other applicants may be allowed to register online for the electronic document.

What are the Azerbaijan visa-free countries?

Worldwide, 12 different nations were granted visa-free access to the country by the Azerbaijan authorities. The visa exemption citizens can enter Azerbaijan without any travel permit – usually, the only document they need to present during the border check is an ID or a passport. Moreover, their visit to the country can last up to 90 days.

The Azerbaijan visa-exempt countries list is as follows:

• Belarus
• Georgia
• Iran(for 15 days, stay within Nakhchivan only)
• Kyrgyzstan
• Kazakhstan
• Moldova
• Tajikistan
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan
• Qatar(for 30 days)
• Russia

What is more, it should be noted that in 2022 authorities of Azerbaijan and Serbia signed a visa facilitation agreement (visa waiver program). The goal of the project was to facilitate travel for Serbian citizens. However, it currently remains unclear whether they are already allowed to enter Azerbaijan without a visa.

Is Azerbaijan visa-free for US citizens?

The United States is not listed among visa-free countries. Therefore, US citizens must apply for an entry permit if they wish to visit the Republic of Azerbaijan. Nevertheless, they are considered eligible for a visa on arrival and for an e-Visa.

Can I get a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan?

Visa on arrival is a type of entry permit that is issued by immigration officers during the border check. It is considered very convenient as there is no need to complete any documents prior to the journey. What is more, a visa on arrival may be obtained at any international airport of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

There are 13 countries that are currently eligible for the Azerbaijan Tourist Visa issued on arrival:

• United Arab Emirates
• Bahrain
• China
• Indonesia
• Israel
• Iran
• Japan
• South Korea
• Kuwait
• Malaysia
• Oman
• Singapore
• Saudi Arabia

You should remember that the Azerbaijan visa on arrival remains valid for 30 days from the date of issue. It is not possible to extend its validity period.

Is an e-Visa available for Azerbaijan?

The e-Visa, also known as an electronic visa, is a digital travel permit issued for eligible foreign citizens by the Government of Azerbaijan. The ASAN visa system was introduced in 2017 to facilitate the online application procedure. Once the document is approved, it will stay valid for 30 days.

Nationals of the following countries should present valid electronic visas while entering Azerbaijan:

• Andorra
• United Arab Emirates
• Albania
• Argentina
• Austria
• Australia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Barbados
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Bahrain
• Brunei
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Bahamas
• Canada
• Switzerland
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Serbia
• Cuba
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Germany
• Djibouti
• Denmark
• Algeria
• Ecuador
• Estonia
• Spain
• Finland
• France
• United Kingdom
• Greece
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Croatia
• Hungary
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• India
• Iceland
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Japan
• Kuwait
• Liechtenstein
• Sri Lanka
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Latvia
• Morocco
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• Macedonia
• Mongolia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Maldives
• Mexico
• Malaysia
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Nepal
• New Zealand
• Oman
• Panama
• Peru
• Pakistan
• Poland
• San Marino
• Thailand
• Turkmenistan
• Trinidad
• United States
• Vietnam
• South Africa
• Qatar
• Singapore
• Seychelles
• Portugal
• Sweden
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Saudi Arabia
• Brunei Darussalam
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Romania
• Paraguay

Interestingly, Azerbaijan authorities approved a special visa policy applicable to nationals of the European Union (excluding Denmark and Ireland) that reduces the number of documents required for the application.

What are the e-Visa requirements?

The only document you need to prepare for the online visa application is a valid passport. The document must remain valid for at least 3 months from the e-Visa date of expiry.

Since the entire application is conducted online, it is recommended to make sure you have a working device that could be used for the procedure (laptop, tablet, smartphone). It is also essential that the Internet connection remains stable throughout the process.

On arrival in the country, the border check officers will ask you to present a paper copy of the approved visa. Remember that the document in digital form will not be accepted, so you must print it out prior to the trip.

How to apply for the e-Visa?

In order to apply for an electronic visa to Azerbaijan, you must follow a few easy steps:

• complete the visa registration form
• upload the photo of your passport
• check the form for any spelling mistakes
• make the payment for the visa processing fee

When your e-Visa is approved, it will be delivered to your e-mail address. For many travelers, the online visa application remains their favorite method to obtain a travel permit as it is very convenient and effortless.

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