In accordance with requirements of our legislation, foreigners and stateless persons may enter and exit the territory of our country with valid passports and issued permission – visas (except citizens of countries with which there is mutual visa-free entry and exit agreement).
For that purpose, foreigners and stateless persons should apply (stating the purpose and duration of his/her visit) to diplomatic missions and consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan in their country.
Information about a list of documents required for visa issuance, an application form, an amount of state duty and way of payment is displayed on the notice board placed in front of Azerbaijan diplomatic mission and consulate buildings in applicants’ countries of residence (residents of countries where there is no diplomatic missions and consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan should apply for a visa via third countries where these missions are available) as well as in the official web pages of appropriate authorities of executive power.
Please make sure that visa covers the whole exchange period. A period of stay in the country covered by the tourist visa is 30 days.
All foreigners visiting Azerbaijan for more than 10 days have to register with State Migration Service of Azerbaijan. Registration has to be made with the place where the foreigner plans to stay. Registration has to be made within first 9 days after entering the territory of Azerbaijan. Failure to register is subject to fine of 300-350 AZN.