Visa requirements

Azerbaijan

General visa requirements for travelling to Azerbaijan. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

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Business visa (Business Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 180 days
• Processing time: 10-30 business days
• Fee: $20 USD
• Validity: 180 days
• Entry: Multiple entry

Official invitation required from Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Multiple entry visa only issued if specified in official invitation. State fee of 4 AZN charged for invitation processing. Business visa valid up to 180 days.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Foreign nationals eligible for business visa upon invitation from Azerbaijani company or organization.

• Purpose of visit

  Must be visiting for business purposes: meetings, conferences, trade activities.

  Includes

  • Business meetings
  • conferences
  • trade activities

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size colour photographs

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Official invitation from Azerbaijani company or organization, specifying purpose, duration, single/multiple entry, and diplomatic mission for application

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Business Visa Application; Form url: https://mfa.gov.az/

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Bank transfer; Amount: $20 USD

• Company registration

  Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain official invitation letter from Azerbaijani company or organization through Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2. Online application

   Inviting organization submits invitation application to Ministry of Foreign Affairs with company registration certificate, TIN, and property deed.

3. Fee payment

   Pay state fee of 4 AZN for invitation processing. Pay visa fee of $20 USD via bank transfer.

4. Processing wait

   Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes invitation request (10-30 business days).

5. Document submission

   Submit passport, photos, and official invitation to Azerbaijani embassy/consulate.

6. Visa collection

   Collect business visa from embassy/consulate.

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.