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Updated March 2023
Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, is a must-visit modern city blessed with fascinating historical roots. Known as the ‘city of winds’, Baku offers everything from the contemporary elegance of the Flame Towers to the medieval charm of UNESCO-listed Old City. With just a 3-hour flight from Abu Dhabi, Baku is an excellent destination for Emiratis looking for short trips.
If you’re planning to visit Baku from the UAE, here’s how you can obtain a Baku visa.
Do UAE residents need a visa to visit Baku?
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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Baku e-visa for UAE residents
UAE is on the list of countries eligible for a Baku 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
Baku offers two types of visas – entry visas and transit visas.
- Single entry visa – validity period of such type of visa is up to 90 days and allows only one entry in this period.
- 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.
- 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 Baku 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
Baku 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 Baku.
Baku visa on arrival for UAE residents
UAE residents, including Emirati nationals, can also obtain a Baku visa on arrival.
Moreover, foreign nationals who reside in the UAE, and hold passports from other countries, are also eligible to obtain the Baku visa on arrival if their UAE residency is valid for at least another 6 months.
Validity and price
The Baku visa on arrival is valid for a stay period of 30 days, and the cost is USD 26 (AED 95).
Application and documents required
Visitors can apply for a Baku visa upon arrival via E-ASAN Self-Desk Kiosk located at the arrival hall on the second floor before Passport Control Area.
You’ll need to present the following documents to get the visa on arrival at the Baku airport.
- 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.
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