Business Visa
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
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Nationality
Foreign nationals eligible for business visa upon invitation from Azerbaijani company or organization.
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Purpose of visit
Must be visiting for business purposes: meetings, conferences, trade activities.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size colour photographs
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Official invitation from Azerbaijani company or organization, specifying purpose, duration, single/multiple entry, and diplomatic mission for application
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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/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Bank transfer; Amount: $20 USD
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain official invitation letter from Azerbaijani company or organization through Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Online application
Inviting organization submits invitation application to Ministry of Foreign Affairs with company registration certificate, TIN, and property deed.
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Fee payment
Pay state fee of 4 AZN for invitation processing. Pay visa fee of $20 USD via bank transfer.
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Processing wait
Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes invitation request (10-30 business days).
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Document submission
Submit passport, photos, and official invitation to Azerbaijani embassy/consulate.
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Visa collection
Collect business visa from embassy/consulate.