Visa requirements

The period of its validity is established for the single entry-exit visa from three days to three months, and for multiple entry-exit visas up to one year. If the visa is not used within this period it becomes invalid.
      A return visa might be given to foreigners who have a personal passport if they apply for it when leaving the Republic of Azerbaijan to return for a period of up to one month. This visa becomes invalid if not used within six months from the date of exit from the Republic of Azerbaijan.
      A single or multiple transit visa is granted to foreigners going to other countries but passing through the territory of Republic of Azerbaijan. If the transit visa has no notes or seals about non-stop passage, the bearer has the right to stay in the Republic of Azerbaijan for not longer than five days.
      An exit visa is issued to foreigners after they have complied with the appropriate rules on residency in the Republic of Azerbaijan. An exit visa is given without the payment of any state duty.
      Foreigners wishing to prolong their visas in order to stay longer in the Republic of Azerbaijan, must do so in advance, before the expiration of the period indicated in their current visa.

The following documents must be submitted to obtain a visa from the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan:

      - one copy of the completed visa application form (application forms may be photocopied);
      - original passport or re-entry permit (no copies accepted);
      - one passport-size photograph attached to the application form;
      - receipt for the payment of duty;
      - a letter of invitation from the receiving side.
      
The following documents are required in addition to payment of the duty:
      a) one copy of the completed visa application form (application forms may be photocopied) one
      b) one passport-size photograph or a photocopy of the passport data.

Processing time – from 3 to 10 days.

Transit and short stay single entry visas (up to 30 days) could be obtained at the visa section of Consular Department of the MFA in the H. Aliyev International Airport of Baku, upon arrival by presenting the above mentioned required documents.

All foreigners visiting Azerbaijan for a period of more than 30 days must register their passports with the local passport-registration authorities.

Consular fee for issuing visas:
For citizens of  States of Schengen Zone (including citizens of the Republic of Latvia):

Single entry - € 60 Euro
Double entry (up to 90 days) - € 60 Euro
Multiple entry (up to 1 year) - $250 US dollars (Inviting party or partner should apply to Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan to obtain multiple entry visas.

About special visa regim.

For citizens of other states:
Please contact the Consular Section