Visa information

DEAR VISITORS,

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY ON THIS PAGE BEFORE APPLYING FOR YOUR VISA APPLICATION.

 

Embassy of Azerbaijan strongly reccommends for all short term visitors(duration of stay up to 30 days) to apply for visa through the E-visa portal.  E-visa portal is created to facilitate the visa application process. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLY OFFICIAL WEBSITE IS https://evisa.gov.az/en/

 Note: All e-visa related questions/complains must be addressed to them directly from their website: https://evisa.gov.az/en/contact 

To avoid fraud websites please only use  the official e-visa website which is mentioned above. Complains about fraud website experiences will not be responded.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic period only certain countries can apply for e-visa.

List of currently eligible countries for e-visa: https://evisa.gov.az/en/countries 

 

 

IN THE MEAN TIME APPLICANTS CAN STILL APPLY FOR VISA AT THE EMBASSY OF AZERBAIJAN IN THE UK.

Q. Who can apply for a visa through the Embassy of Azerbaijan in the UK?

A. Citizens and residents of the UK, Denmark, Ireland and Iceland can apply for a visa through the Embassy of Azerbaijan in      the UK.

 

!!Q.Can Travel Document holders apply for a visa at the Embassy as well? 

!!A.NO, until further notice we have stopped application process for travel document holders. Please follow this page for update

 

Q. I cannot apply for e-visa because of my country not in the list, how can I get a visa for Azerbaijan? 

A. You can still apply for a visa through the Embassy of Azerbaijan in London.(if you are citizen or resident of the UK, Denmark, Ireland and Iceland)

 


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA APPLICATION PROCESS: 

  • APPLICATION FORM -MUSTBE FILLED UP ONLINE AND PRINTED OUT
  • Passport or another travel document (a validity period of a passport or other travel document should exceed the validity period of an expected visa at least by 3 months) and copies of their main pages;
  • 2x colored, passport size photographs matching with biometric identification requirements;
  • Invitation:
    • Tourists: Hotel booking and Flight booking(arrival and departure) confirmation. 
    • Private: Notarised invitation form and copy of ID(national ID, temporary resident card, passport) of inviter
    • Business and Work visitors: Approval letter/application from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan (host organisation should provide the copy to visa applicants beforehand)
  • COVID-19 vaccination certificate(fully vaccinated) or COVID-19 immunity certificate. 
  • Proof of residential status: for travel document holders and other EU citizens who are residing in the UK (BRP etc)
  • State fee for Visa of Single entry 18£, multiple entry £300( An amount of a state fee for visa issuance is determined by an appropriate law of the Republic of Azerbaijan. State fee for visa issuance is not reimbursed regardless of the result of the processing of applications.Note: postal applicants must attach bank cheque or Postal order payable to Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan.  WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH

Attention! APPLICATION PROCESS HAS STOPPED FOR TRAVEL DOCUMENT HOLDERS(NAVY BLUE TRAVEL DOCUMENTS) UNDER THE REFUGEE CONVENTION OF 28 JULY 1951 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PAGE FOR UPDATE.

Attention! A validity period of a passport or other travel document should exceed a validity period of an expected visa at least by 3 months.

Attention! Foreigners or stateless persons temporarily residing in the Republic of Azerbaijan for more than 15 days must be registered at the place of residence.

Attention! Countries who are not LISTED below must get approval from the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan(Azərbaycan Respublikasının Nazirlər Kabineti (nk.gov.az)) before applying visa through the Embassy of Azerbaijan in London- LIST OF COUNTRIES 

 We accept documents either by post or by appointment. For appointment please write our whatsapp number +447399636178. Postal applicants must attach pre-paid, self addressed special delivery envelope or arrange collection with special courier companies like DHL, UPS, FeDEX etc.  

The Embassy of Azerbaijan (or Consular Section of the Embassy) is not responsible for the loss of or damage to the documents during shipping.


DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL VISAS

  • APPLICATION FORM -MUSTBE FILLED UP ONLINE AND PRINTED OUT
  • Passport or another travel document (a validity period of a passport or other travel document should exceed a validity period of an expected visa at least by 3 months) and copies of their main pages;
  • 2x colored, passport size photographs matching with biometric identification requirements;
  • Note verbale mentioned purpose and details of visit (original have to be provided)
  • COVID-19 vaccination certificate(fully vaccinated) or COVID-19 immunity certificate
  • Diplomatic and official visas are free of charge

Applicants can apply in person, by post or through a dedicated courier service by the travel department of the relevant government authority. 

Please note that application process will start after your document submitted physically. 

 


 

 

 

 

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