Journalist Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 40-45 business days (30 days media accreditation + 10-15 days visa)
- Fee
- $20 USD
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Media accreditation required before visa application. Processing takes 30 days from submission to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Letter must be signed by media organization manager. Press card (service ID) required.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Foreign journalists and media professionals.
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Purpose of visit
Must be traveling for journalism, media coverage, or reporting purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-size colour photograph
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Journalist Visa Application; Form url: https://mfa.gov.az/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Bank transfer; Amount: $20 USD
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Reference letter
Accepted referees: Media organization
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain letter from media organization (signed by manager specifying purpose and duration), press card (service ID), passport copy, and prepare CV with biographic details.
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Document submission
Submit media accreditation application to Ministry of Foreign Affairs with all documents.
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Processing wait
Wait for media accreditation processing (30 business days).
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Fee payment
Pay journalist visa fee of $20 USD via bank transfer.
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Visa collection
Collect journalist visa from Azerbaijani embassy/consulate.