Azerbaijan visas
Whether you need a visa for Azerbaijan, and which route applies, depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: many visitors use the online ASAN e-Visa, some nationalities enter visa-free, and long stays for work, study, family or investment require a temporary residence permit. Short visits are handled through the e-Visa portal and consular missions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while residence, work permits and settlement are administered by the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Always confirm current rules on the official government portals before applying, as fees, lists of eligible countries and processing times change.
Azerbaijani visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Azerbaijan โ tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Azerbaijan to work โ the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Azerbaijan โ student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Azerbaijan.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Azerbaijan as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Azerbaijan long term โ residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Azerbaijani visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Azerbaijan โ key facts
- Visa authority
- State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
- Time zone
- Azerbaijan Time (AZT, UTC+4)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ not legal advice.
