Visa requirements for Azerbaijan
Who can enter Azerbaijan, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Passport holders from 27 countries can enter Azerbaijan without a visa in advance. All 27 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 27 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 15 e-visa
- 200 visa required
Visa-free entry
27 nationalities- Albania3 months
- Bahrain30 days
- Belarus3 months
- Bosnia and Herzegovina30 days
- China30 days
- Georgia3 months
- Hong Kong30 days
- Japan30 days
- Kazakhstan3 months
- Kuwait30 days
- Kyrgyzstan3 months
- Macau30 days
- Maldives3 months
- Moldova3 months
- Morocco3 months
- Oman30 days
- Qatar30 days
- Russia3 months
- Saudi Arabia30 days
- Serbia3 months
- Singapore30 days
- South Korea30 days
- Tajikistan3 months
- Turkey3 months
- Ukraine3 months
- United Arab Emirates3 months
- Uzbekistan3 months
Electronic visa
15 nationalitiesVisa required in advance
200 nationalities- Afghanistan
- Åland Islands
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- DR Congo
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Republic of the Congo
- Réunion
- Romania
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has 5 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Cultural Landscape of Khinalig People and “Köç Yolu” Transhumance Route
- Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve
- Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace
- Hyrcanian Forests
- Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshahs' Palace and Maiden Tower
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
Nearby destinations
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?
It depends on your passport. 27 nationalities can enter Azerbaijan without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Azerbaijan?
June, July, August, September, based on Baku's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijani manat (AZN). 1 USD is approximately 1.7 AZN.
What side of the road does Azerbaijan drive on?
Azerbaijan drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Azerbaijan have?
5: Cultural Landscape of Khinalig People and “Köç Yolu” Transhumance Route, Gobustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve, Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace, Hyrcanian Forests, Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshahs' Palace and Maiden Tower.
What is the emergency number in Azerbaijan?
101 / 102 / 103 / 112.
What time zone is Azerbaijan in?
Baku (UTC+4).
What is the nearest airport to Baku?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), about 17 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.