Azerbaijan

Nationals of more than 90 countries are currently eligible for ASAN Viza. These include the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the vast majority of European countries, including France, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Certain nationalities benefit from a visa exemption and therefore do not need ASAN Viza: this is the case for citizens of Georgia, Ukraine, and Turkey, who can enter the country without a visa. Holders of diplomatic passports from certain countries are also exempt. It is therefore important to check the conditions applicable to your nationality before planning your trip.

The ASAN Viza procedure is straightforward, but a few conditions deserve particular attention. The main requirement concerns your passport: it must be valid for at least 3 months after the visa's expiry date and have at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.

Unlike some countries, Azerbaijan also requires you to provide a local accommodation address when applying. It is therefore essential to have booked accommodation with an Azerbaijani address before filling in the form.

Make sure all the information you provide is accurate and consistent. Any error, however minor — particularly regarding the passport number or date of birth — may cause processing delays or the rejection of your application. If you notice an error after submission, contact support as soon as possible.

If you are transiting through Azerbaijan without leaving the international area of the airport, you do not need a visa. However, as soon as you pass through customs control, holding a valid visa is mandatory.

ASAN Viza has several characteristics that distinguish it from other electronic visas and that you should fully understand before planning your trip to Azerbaijan.

First characteristic: the visa is single-entry. This means in practice that if you decide, during your stay, to visit neighbouring Georgia or Iran and return, you will need to submit a new ASAN Viza application before re-entering Azerbaijan. For travellers wishing to make return trips, it is possible to obtain a multiple-entry visa, but only through Azerbaijani diplomatic missions, not through the electronic system.

Regarding purposes of stay, ASAN Viza covers a wide range: tourism, business, conferences, studies, medical reasons, visiting a relative, participation in an event, activity within an NGO. However, it does not under any circumstances permit regular salaried professional activity on Azerbaijani territory. For any purpose not covered by the e-Visa, you must contact the Azerbaijani embassy or consulate directly.

Beyond obtaining your visa, a trip to Azerbaijan requires preparation on several fronts. Here are the key points to bear in mind to travel with peace of mind and avoid unpleasant surprises at the border or during your stay.

Azerbaijan is a country of many faces: the modern and dynamic capital Baku, Caucasian landscapes, historical sites in the Sheki region, or the eternal flames of Yanar Dag. Whether you are travelling alone, with family, or on business, the destination offers varied experiences — all the more accessible thanks to the simplicity of the e-Visa procedure.