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Who needs a visa for Azerbaijan?

Entry rules for Azerbaijan by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 27 countries and territories can visit Azerbaijan without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 3 get a visa on arrival. 76 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 92 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
27
On arrival
3
eVisa or ETA
76
Visa required
92

About 5.7 bn people (70% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Azerbaijan: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of AzerbaijanReport a change

Most commonIndiaPakistanUnited StatesHong KongVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Azerbaijan entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days14Türkiye, Morocco, Ukraine, UzbekistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Visa-free90 days per calendar year1RussiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Visa-free30 days1QatarMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Visa-free30 days per entry, 90 days in any 1801ChinaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Visa-free, with conditions30 days per entry, up to 3 entries4Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, BahrainMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Visa-free, with conditions30 days per entry, up to 3 entries6Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, SingaporeMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Visa on arrival30 days11China, Indonesia, Japan, South KoreaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
eVisaUp to 30 days (single-entry e-Visa); multiple-entry e-Visa up to 90 days87India, Pakistan, United States, IndonesiaASAN Visa, official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Azerbaijan
With another visa or permitUp to 30 days171India, Pakistan, United States, IndonesiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
With another visa or permitUp to 30 days1United StatesMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Visa requiredAs granted92Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, EgyptMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Visa-free for 90 days: Türkiye, Morocco, Ukraine and 11 more

14 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Countries with a visa-free regime for: Citizens holding any type of valid passport giving a right to cross a border in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan and relevant foreign country

Visa-free for 90 days per calendar year: Russia

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days per calendar year.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Russian Federation 90 days (for each calendar year)

Visa-free for 30 days: Qatar

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Qatar 30 days

Visa-free for 30 days per entry, 90 days in any 180: China

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days per entry, 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked People’s Republic of China 30 days for each entry (for a cumulative period of stay not excedding 90 days in any 180 days)

Visa-free for 30 days per entry, up to 3 entries with conditions: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and 1 more

4 nationalities

Temporary: 15 Feb 2026 until 15 Feb 2027.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from February 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027 3 times and up to 30 days per entry

Visa-free for 30 days per entry, up to 3 entries with conditions: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and 3 more

6 nationalities

Hong Kong and Macao: temporary: 2 Feb 2026 until 2 Feb 2027; HK and Macao SAR passports.

Japan and South Korea: temporary: 1 Jul 2026 until 1 Jul 2027.

Singapore and Bosnia and Herzegovina: temporary: 1 Aug 2026 until 1 Aug 2027.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Citizens of the People's Republic of China holding ordinary passports officially issued by the Government of the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions from February 2, 2026 to February 2, 2027 3 times and up to 30 days per entry

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Japan from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027 3 times and up to 30 days per entry

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Bosnia and Herzegovina from August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2027 3 times and up to 30 days on each entry

Visa on arrival for 30 days: China, Indonesia, Japan and 8 more

11 nationalities

Single-entry visa at international airports.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked LIST OF THE COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS ARE ISSUED SINGLE-ENTRY ELECTRONIC VISAS AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

eVisa for up to 30 days (single-entry e-Visa): India, Pakistan, the US and 84 more

87 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: ASAN Visa, official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Countries eligible for e-visa

With another visa or a residence permit, up to 30 days: India, Pakistan, the US and 168 more

171 nationalities

Visa at an international airport with a residence permit of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar or Kuwait, or a UAE residence visa, valid more than 6 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Holders of a residence permit with a validity period of more than 6 months in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait.

With another visa or a residence permit, up to 30 days: the US

1 nationality

Visa at the airport when arriving on the direct New York–Baku flight.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Citizens of the United States of America traveling by New York-Baku direct flight;

Visa required: Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and 89 more

92 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Azerbaijan, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Foreigner and a stateless person should apply for visa personally or through his/her representative to the diplomatic representations and consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the country that he/she lives or in the third country.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 90 days.

Visa at an international airport with a residence permit of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar or Kuwait, or a UAE residence visa, valid more than 6 months. Stay: up to 30 days. This applies to 171 nationalities, including India, Pakistan, the US and 168 more.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked Holders of a residence permit with a validity period of more than 6 months in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait.

UAE residents, any passport: Visa on arrival at international airports for UAE residents, Up to 30 days. UAE residence visa valid for more than 6 months; no nationality restriction named. Register with the State Migration Service if you stay more than 15 days. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, checked 1 Nov 2026. See Azerbaijan in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.az. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Azerbaijan, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Azerbaijan e-Visa (ASAN Visa): the official website and the fees.

Most searched passports

FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

It depends on your passport: 27 nationalities are visa-free, 3 get a visa on arrival, 76 can use an eVisa or ETA and 92 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (up to 30 days (single-entry e-Visa); multiple-entry e-Visa up to 90 days) (ASAN Visa, official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked 2 Nov 2026).

Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Yes, but online: Pakistani citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (up to 30 days (single-entry e-Visa); multiple-entry e-Visa up to 90 days) (ASAN Visa, official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Azerbaijan, checked 2 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for an Azerbaijan visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 76 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.az.

Can UAE residents visit Azerbaijan more easily?

Some can. Visa at an international airport with a residence permit of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar or Kuwait, or a UAE residence visa, valid more than 6 months. Stay: up to 30 days. See “If you live in the UAE” above.

Sources and changes

  1. MFA of Azerbaijan: visa-free countriesmfa.gov.az · checked 2 Nov 2026
  2. ASAN Visa, official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Azerbaijanevisa.gov.az · checked 2 Nov 2026
  3. MFA of Azerbaijan: ASAN Visa and visas at airportsmfa.gov.az · checked 2 Nov 2026
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijanmfa.gov.az · checked 2 Nov 2026
  5. ASAN Visa, Azerbaijan e-Visa portal (official)evisa.gov.az · checked 2 Nov 2026
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