Overview of the Azerbaijan ASAN Visa System


The Republic of Azerbaijan established the ASAN Visa system (operated through evisa.gov.az) to simplify entry procedures for international travelers. Unlike many countries that require extensive paperwork, Azerbaijan provides a streamlined, 100% online eVisa for citizens of over 95 eligible nationalities.

Key Visa Parameters

  • Official Application Portal: `evisa.gov.az` (Beware of unofficial third-party lookalike sites that charge exorbitant markups).
  • Processing Speeds & Official Fees:
  • Standard ASAN Visa: Issued within 3 working days. State fee: $26 USD ($20 state duty + $6 system fee).
  • Urgent ASAN Visa: Issued within 3 hours, 24/7 including weekends and holidays. State fee: $60 USD ($50 state duty + $10 system fee).
  • Validity & Permitted Stay:
  • Valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
  • Permitted stay: Up to 30 days in Azerbaijan.
  • Entry type: Single entry.

    • Mandatory Document Requirements

  • Valid Passport: Must have at least 3 months validity beyond the intended departure date from Azerbaijan.
  • Passport Scan: Clear, color digital scan of the biodata page (JPEG/PNG format).
  • Accommodation Address: Name and address of your hotel or host in Baku or regions.

    • IMPORTANT:
    Mandatory Registration with State Migration Service:
    If you plan to stay in Azerbaijan for more than 15 calendar days, you must register your place of stay with the State Migration Service within 15 days of arrival. If staying in a hotel, the hotel administration usually completes this on your behalf; however, if staying in private apartments or Airbnbs, ensure your host submits this online to avoid hefty exit fines at the airport.

    Step-by-Step Application Workflow

  • Navigate to the official website: `evisa.gov.az`.
  • Click Apply Now and select your nationality and passport type.
  • Choose either Standard (3 days) or Urgent (3 hours).
  • Fill in your personal details exactly as they appear on your passport machine-readable zone (MRZ).
  • Upload your passport biodata scan.
  • Verify your email via the confirmation link sent to your inbox.
  • Pay the government fee securely using Visa, MasterCard, or UnionPay.
    • 8. Receive your PDF eVisa via email, print it out, and present it at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) or land borders.