Visa policy of Azerbaijan explained

Republic of Azerbaijan
Label1:Policy of
Data1: Azerbaijan
Label2:Area
Data2:86600km2
Label3:Population
Data3:10,353,296

Visitors to Azerbaijan must obtain a visa from one of the Azerbaijani diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an electronic visa.

All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 3 months.

Overview

The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 3 months longer than the expected validity period of the visa requested.[1]

If the applicant's passport has less than 3 months remaining before the expiry date, the visa will not be issued.[2]

All entrants who plan to stay for more than 15 days are required to register their location with the State Migration Service on arrival (except citizens of Kazakhstan, who are only required to register if they intend to stay more than 30 days).[3]

Visa exemption

Ordinary passports

Holders of ordinary passports of the following countries may enter Azerbaijan without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted):[4] [5]

ID - May enter with an ID card in lieu of a passport.[6]
U - unilateral exemption.
1 - 30 days.
2 - 90 days within any 180 day period.
3 - 15 days.
4 - from July 20, 2024 to July 20, 2025 for 3 entries in total and up to 30 days per entry.

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports of the following countries and territories may enter Azerbaijan without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted):[10]

D - Diplomatic passports
O - Official passports
S - Service passports
Sp - Special passports
PA - Passports endorsed for "public affairs"
1 - 30 days
2 - 14 days
3 - Temporarily suspended.

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following countries may obtain an electronic visa, valid for a maximum stay of 30 days, on arrival at any international airport:[11] [12]

The cost of an electronic visa on arrival is US$30, except for nationals of Japan, who are exempt from visa fees.[13]

Citizens of the United States could formerly obtain a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan if arriving on a direct flight from New York City, valid for a maximum stay of 30 days. As of 2024, no airline operates direct flights between New York and Baku,[14] so U.S citizens are not eligible to obtain a visa on arrival unless they meet another condition.

Conditional visa on arrival

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

ASAN Viza

Azerbaijan introduced an e-Visa in January 2017. The system is known as the ASAN viza and visas are issued for a single-entry visit of up to 30 days.[16] The e-Visa should be printed and presented together with the visitor's passport (which must be valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa) at the border checkpoint.[17]

There are 2 types of e-Visa application: a standard application, which costs 20 USD and takes up to 3 working days, and an urgent application, which costs 55 USD and is processed within 3 hours.[18] In addition to the visa fee, applicants must pay a 5 USD service fee.[19]

Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain an e-Visa:[20]

In 2017, British travel magazine Wanderlust rated Azerbaijan's electronic visa as the easiest visa to obtain in the world.[21]

There are plans to expand the ASAN system to issue electronic visas for Azerbaijani citizens travelling abroad. As of January 2018, Morocco was selected, and negotiations were also underway with Lithuania.[22]

Visa required in advance

Standard process

If a traveler does not meet the citizenship requirements for a visa exemption, visa on arrival, or electronic visa or wishes to work or study, they must apply for a physical visa with their nearest Azerbaijani diplomatic mission.[23] Visitors may apply by mail or appointment, and the application form may be filled out online. Single-entry and transit visas cost 20 USD and multiple-entry visas cost 250 USD.[24]

When applying for a visa, the applicant must present the following:[25]

Invitation

In addition, for all visas except transit visas, the applicant must present a valid invitation.[26] The required invitational documents differ depending on the type of visa applied for. For tourist visas, the applicant must provide proof of a hotel booking within Azerbaijan and confirmed flights in and out of the country. For private visit visas, the applicant's host in Azerbaijan must provide a notarized copy of both their identity card and an invitation letter.[27] For all other visa types, they must receive permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying for a visa.

To obtain permission, the inviting party in Azerbaijan must file the following documents in person at the MFA office in Baku:[28]

If a legal representative submits the documents, they must also provide proof of the power of attorney and a copy of their identity card. If the inviting party is an individual, they must also present a copy of their tax number registration letter and proof of address.

Visa facilitation

In 2013, Azerbaijan concluded a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union (excluding Ireland) which reduces the number of documents required to justify the purpose of the trip, provides for the issuance of multiple-entry visas, limits the processing time and reduces or eliminates fees for many categories of European Union citizens.[29]

Admission restrictions

Due to the state of war with Armenia, Azerbaijan prohibits entry and transit to citizens of Armenia and other countries of Armenian descent. Exceptions have been made during certain high-profile international events, such as the Europa League.[30] [31] [32]

The Government of Azerbaijan strictly prohibits the entry and transit of foreign citizens to the exclaves of Karki, Yuxarı Əskipara, Barxudarlı and Sofulu, which are de jure part of Azerbaijan but under the control of Armenia, without the prior consent of the Government of Azerbaijan.

Foreign citizens who entered these territories without permission may be denied entry and transit to Azerbaijan and may be included in the "list of persona non grata".

Entry and transit is refused to citizens of Kosovo, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight. Azerbaijan also does not recognize the passports of Abkhazia, the Sahrawi Republic, Somaliland, South Ossetia and Transnistria.

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving in Azerbaijan were from the following countries of nationality:

Country 2021 2020
258,315 225,201
197,907 160,504
125,358 72,783
62,666 184,228
17,428 16,953
17,320 7,951
9,428 7,051
8,834 11,945
6,928 8,498
6,655 4,238
5,922 3,531
5,730 6,036
5,117 12,731
4,409 2,604
4,213 5,283
3,498 2,820
3,331 1,198
3,224 8,752
3,212 6,119
3,081 2,201
2,738 8,257
2,278 1,506
1,781 1,532
413 681
27,121 167,284
Total 791,751 795,722

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in London - Visa Information. 15 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230315192644/https://london.mfa.gov.az/en/content/40/visa-information. 15 March 2023 . live.
  2. Web site: Republic of Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Requirements - Documents required for granting visa . 14 July 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111006091832/http://mfa.gov.az/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=606&Itemid=1 . 6 October 2011 . dead . dmy-all.
  3. Web site: Registration upon place of stay . . 4 May 2023 . 4 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230504125623/https://migration.gov.az/en/oyq . live.
  4. Web site: Visa free countries. Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 8 April 2023 . https://archive.today/20230408164033/https://mfa.gov.az/en/category/visa/visa-free-countries. 8 April 2023 . live.
  5. https://migration.gov.az/en/page/49 State Migration Service
  6. News: Agreement between the government of the Republic of Turkey and the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan on mutual visa exemption signed in Baku on 25 February 2020 . Resmî Gazete . 8 April 2023 . 8 April 2023 . https://archive.today/20230408164702/https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2021/01/20210130-1.pdf . live.
  7. News: Visa requirement for Azerbaijan ends on 1 September. Haberturk. 8 April 2023. live. https://archive.today/20230408165112/https://www.haberturk.com/son-dakika-azerbaycan-a-vize-1-eylul-de-kalkiyor-2507647. 25 July 2019. tr.
  8. Web site: Maryana Ahmadova . Azerbaijan, UAE initiate visa-free travel . Trend.Az . . 10 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710182550/https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3770561.html . 10 July 2023 . en . 8 July 2023 . live.
  9. https://turan.az/en/politics/visa-free-agreement-between-morocco-and-azerbaijan-comes-into-force-on-august-28-783421 Visa-free agreement between Morocco and Azerbaijan comes into force on August 28
  10. Web site: List of visa-free countries for the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan and relevant foreign countries holding diplomatic or service (or official/special) passports.
  11. News: ASAN Visa.
  12. Web site: International arrival procedures . . 6 May 2023 . 5 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230505232043/https://airport.az/en/procedures/international-arrival/ . live.
  13. Web site: Exemption from state fees . Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  14. Web site: Flights from JFK to GYD. flightconnections.com. 2024-04-28.
  15. Web site: Important information for UAE residents . Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Dubai . 4 May 2023 . 4 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230504214416/https://dubai.mfa.gov.az/en/content/54/important-information-for-uae-residents . live.
  16. Web site: Azerbaijan announces rules of e-visa issuance through ASAN Visa system. 11 June 2016. 16 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160616161101/http://en.apa.az/xeber_azerbaijan_announces_rules_of_e-visa_iss_244959.html. dead. apa.az.
  17. Web site: Azerbaijan to launch ASAN Visa portal on Jan. 10. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170829164743/http://en.apa.az/azerbaijani-news/social-news/azerbaijan-to-launch-asan-visa-portal-on-jan-10.html. 16 December 2016 . 29 August 2017. apa.az.
  18. Web site: Conditions for issuing electronic visas . 7 May 2023 . evisa.gov.az . 7 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230507132759/https://evisa.gov.az/en/conditions . live.
  19. Web site: The electronic visa system of Azerbaijan Republic. evisa.gov.az. 19 October 2017. 28 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828191500/https://evisa.gov.az/en/information. live.
  20. Web site: Countries eligible for e-visa . 6 May 2023 . visa.gov.az . live . https://archive.today/20230507131540/https://evisa.gov.az/en/countries . 7 May 2023.
  21. You're welcome! The 5 easiest visas to get in the world . 12 August 2017 . Moore . Peter . . 7 May 2023 . live . https://archive.today/20230507131221/https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/easiest-visas-worldwide/ . 7 May 2023.
  22. News: Head of section: ASAN service will also issue visas to Azerbaijani citizens. report.az. 15 January 2018. 16 January 2018. 17 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180117011953/https://report.az/en/sosial-security/head-of-section-asan-service-will-also-issue-visas-to-azerbaijani-citizens/. live.
  23. Web site: Republic of Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Requirements. 14 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111006091805/http://mfa.gov.az/eng/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=611&Itemid=1. 6 October 2011. dead. dmy-all.
  24. Web site: State fees. Republic of Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 4 May 2023. 4 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230504125624/https://mfa.gov.az/en/category/visa/state-fee. live.
  25. Web site: Business visa information. Embassy of Azerbaijan to the United States. 4 May 2023. 4 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230504125622/https://washington.mfa.gov.az/en/content/218/business-visa. live.
  26. Web site: Transit visa information . . 4 May 2023 . 4 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230504125625/https://washington.mfa.gov.az/en/content/216/transit-visa . live.
  27. Web site: Private visit visa information . Embassy of Azerbaijan to the United States . 4 May 2023 . 4 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230504125623/https://washington.mfa.gov.az/en/content/221/private-visit-visa . live.
  28. Web site: Documents required for the invitation of foreigner or stateless person to the Republic of Azerbaijan . . 4 May 2023 . 4 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230504125621/https://mfa.gov.az/en/category/visa/documents-required-for-the-invitation-of-foreigner-or-stateless-person-to-the-republic-of-azerbaijan . live.
  29. Web site: AGREEMENT between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas . 26 May 2015 . 29 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160529144055/http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:22014A0430(02)&qid=1399887021732 . live .
  30. News: Kucera . Joshua . Azerbaijan and Russia in escalating dispute over ban on Armenians . 9 July 2019 . Eurasianet . 21 January 2019 . en . 9 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190709125229/https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-and-russia-in-escalating-dispute-over-ban-on-armenians . live .
  31. Web site: Russia criticizes Azerbaijan's travel ban on Armenians from Russia. Armenian National Committee of America. 6 July 2017. 11 April 2023. 8 April 2023. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20230411070744/https://anca.org/russia-criticizes-azerbaijans-travel-ban-on-armenians-from-russia/.
  32. News: McMahon . Bobby . Why Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Europa League 'Ban' From Azerbaijan Is A Red-Herring . 9 July 2019 . Forbes . 31 August 2018 . en . 9 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190709125244/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2018/08/31/why-henrikh-mkhitaryans-europa-league-ban-from-azerbaijan-is-a-red-herring/#42e4be9f7d37 . live .
  33. Web site: International tourism, number of arrivals: Azerbaijan . data.worldbank.org . 1 February 2019 . 29 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191029165239/https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/ST.INT.ARVL%3Flocations%3DAZ . live.
  34. Web site: Number of foreigners and stateless persons arrived to Azerbaijan by countries [sic] ]. stat.gov.az . 6 May 2023 . 25 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190625222619/https://www.stat.gov.az/source/tourism/en/002_4en.xls . live.

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