Azerbaijan Visa for UAE Residents: How to Visit Azerbaijan From the UAE?

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Updated April 2023

Azerbaijan, located in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, making it a great country for tourists. If you’re interested in visiting Azerbaijan from the UAE, here is everything you need to know about the visa requirements.

Do UAE residents need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Yes, except for UAE diplomatic, service, and special passport holders, all UAE residents need either an e-visa or a visa on arrival to visit Baku.

However, holders of UAE diplomatic, service, and special passports can visit Baku without a visa for a maximum of 30 days, thanks to the bilateral intergovernmental agreement between the two countries.

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Azerbaijan e-visa for UAE residents

UAE is on the list of countries eligible for an Azerbaijan e-visa, so Emirati nationals can use the simplified online service to obtain a Baku visa.

Moreover, UAE residents who hold passports from other countries can also apply for an e-visa if they are nationals of any of the following countries:

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkmenistan, UAE, UK, USA, and Vietnam.

Types of available visas

Azerbaijan offers two types of visas – entry visas and transit visas.

1. Single entry visa – validity period of such type of visa is up to 90 days and allows only one entry in this period.
2. Multiple entry visa – validity period of this visa is up to 2 years and allows a person to enter a country several times during a relevant period.
3. Single or double transit visa – validity period of transit visas is 30 days, and the permissible period of stay is 5 days.

Entry visas are issued for business, education, labour, tourism, culture and sport, humanitarian reasons, personal travel, and medical purposes.

Validity and price

The Azerbaijan e-visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance with a stay period of 30 days. The cost is USD 25 (AED 92), with urgent e-visa applications costing USD 60 (AED 220). Please note that the visa fee is non-refundable.

Processing time

Azerbaijan e-visa requires 3 days to be processed. Urgent e-visas get processed within 3 hours, regardless of holidays and non-working days.

Application process

• visit the official e-visa portal for Azerbaijan at https://evisa.gov.az/en/ and select “Apply now”
• fill out the online application form with personal and travel information
• upload a scanned copy of your UAE residence permit and passport photo page
• pay the visa fee online using a credit or debit card
• once the application is approved, you will receive an e-visa via email

Remember to carry a printed copy of the e-visa while travelling to Azerbaijan.

• a passport that is valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiry date of your e-visa
• a copy of your UAE residential visa
• proof of hotel and flight reservations
• two passport-sized colored photos with a white background, which should be recently taken within the last 6 months.