Azerbaijan

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Phone Code

+994

Capital

Baku

Population

10 Million

Native Name

Azərbaycan

Region

Asia

Western Asia

Timezone

Azerbaijan Time

UTC+04:00

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Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country bridging Eastern Europe and Western Asia on the Caspian Sea coast, known for oil wealth, modern Baku skyline, ancient fire temples, and diverse landscapes from Caucasus mountains to Caspian beaches. Baku, the capital, features the UNESCO-listed Old City (Icherisheher), Flame Towers, modern architecture, and Formula 1 street circuit. Visitors are drawn to Gobustan rock art, mud volcanoes, Sheki's historic Silk Road caravanserais, and Caspian coastal resorts. Azerbaijan offers streamlined e-visa access for most international visitors.

Visa Requirements for Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan offers e-visa for citizens of over 90 countries, including the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and many others. The online application through evisa.gov.az requires a valid passport, passport photograph, travel dates, accommodation details, and visa fee payment. E-visas are processed within 3 business days and allow single or multiple entries for stays of 30 days. Some nationalities enjoy visa-free entry for short stays. Traditional visa applications through embassies remain available for those not eligible for e-visa or requiring longer stays for work, study, or residence. Visa on arrival is no longer available; advance e-visa required.

Common Visa Types

E-Visa (Tourist/Business)

30-day stay within 90-day validity; single or multiple entry available; apply at evisa.gov.az.

For tourism, business meetings, conferences, visiting friends and family, cultural events for eligible nationalities.

Visa-Free Entry

Typically 30-90 days depending on nationality and bilateral agreement; check specific terms.

For citizens of Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, and several other countries with bilateral visa-free agreements.

Work Visa

Aligned with work permit and employment contract; requires residence permit for longer assignments.

For employment in Azerbaijan with job offer from Azerbaijani employer and work permit from Ministry of Labor.

Student Visa

Valid for academic year duration; renewable annually with continued enrollment.

For enrollment in Azerbaijani universities or educational institutions with acceptance letter.

Important Travel Information

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure from Azerbaijan with blank pages for stamps.

E-visa must be printed and presented at port of entry. Keep printed and digital copies during your stay.

Registration with State Migration Service required within 15 days of arrival for stays exceeding 15 days. Hotels handle registration automatically.

Cities with missions

Where this country maintains embassies or consulates

Baku
Diplomatic Network

Azerbaijan Embassies Worldwide

Hosted missions

Embassies in Azerbaijan

These foreign embassies and consulates are based here. Choose a mission to open its in-depth guide and contact details.

Germany

Azerbaijan

Baku
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United Kingdom

Azerbaijan

Baku
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United States

Azerbaijan

Baku
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