Azerbaijan Embassy Visa in Delhi: Submission Days, Hours and Rules

This page covers the Embassy route only: the days and hours, what to carry, how to pay and the rules that catch applicants out. Details are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026, from the Embassy of Azerbaijan in India and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. For the e-visa and every other option, see our Azerbaijan visa guide for Indians.

When is the Azerbaijan Embassy open for visa submission?

Two days a week is the whole window. The Embassy states that it has no other office or authorised institution in India, and VFS Global does not handle Azerbaijan visas. Whether you live in Chennai, Kolkata or Ahmedabad, the file goes to Vasant Vihar, in person or through a representative.

One caution on timing: Azerbaijani government websites were unreachable when our record was last checked, and recent facts were read from archived copies of the official pages. Call or email the Embassy before travelling to Delhi to confirm the days and hours have not changed.

Do you need the Embassy at all, or will an e-visa do?

Many Indian travellers do not need to visit the Embassy. India is on the ASAN Visa eligible-country list, and the Embassy itself cannot issue or change e-visas. Compare the two routes:

Choose the Embassy route if you need a multiple-entry visa, a transit visa, or an ordinary visa for a purpose the e-visa does not cover. The e-visa does not allow paid work, and students on longer courses need an Embassy visa in the "science and education" category, based on an invitation the Azerbaijani institution files with the MFA in Baku.

What should you carry to the Consular Section?

• The application form, filled through the MFA Visa application portal (visaapplication.mfa.gov.az).
• Your passport, valid at least 3 months beyond the validity of the visa you want, plus copies of its main pages.
• Two colour photographs, 3x4 cm, meeting biometric identification requirements.
• A copy of your medical insurance certificate, unless your host undertakes to pay for medical services.
• Proof that you have paid the state fee.
• For invited visits: the inviting party's application, its registration certificate (for NGOs) and a document proving the purpose of the invitation. These are not required for transit, tourism, official or personal travel visas.
• For travellers under 18 without a parent or legal representative: a notarised copy of the birth certificate, parental permission and copies of identification documents.

How do you pay the Embassy visa fee?

The state fee is paid to the Embassy's account at RBL Bank Ltd, Vasant Vihar Branch, and you bring the payment proof with your file. The MFA's state fee rates are USD 20 for a single-entry visa, USD 350 for a multiple-entry visa and USD 20 for a transit visa. Travellers in a group are each charged individually. The fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. Foreigners studying or teaching in Azerbaijan with government support are exempt from the state fee.

How long does the Embassy take to decide?

The Embassy says processing generally takes 5 to 10 working days. The MFA's visa processing rules set an outer limit of fifteen days, and two working days in urgent cases. For student visas, add the time the institution's invitation spends with the MFA Consular Department in Baku, for which no timeframe is published.

Plan your Delhi visits around this. If you submit on a Tuesday, the earliest realistic collection falls on a later Tuesday or Friday afternoon between 15:00 and 17:00.

Which rules catch applicants out?

• Sending documents by post or courier. The Embassy does not accept them; submission is in person only.
• Sending a friend without paperwork. A representative may submit for you, but only with a notarised authorisation.
• Arriving outside the window. Submission runs only from 10:00 to 12:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• A passport that expires too soon. It must be valid at least 3 months beyond the visa's validity.
• Expecting a visa on arrival in Baku. India is not on the MFA list for airport visas. The exception is Indians holding a UAE resident visa, or a Saudi, Omani, Bahraini, Qatari or Kuwaiti residence permit, valid for more than 6 months, who can get a visa of up to 30 days at the airport.
• Forgetting registration. If you stay more than 15 days, you must register at your place of residence.

For the supporting papers in an Azerbaijan file, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters, from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for the full set. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can someone else submit my Azerbaijan visa application in Delhi?

Yes. A representative can submit the application on your behalf at the Consular Section, but must carry a notarised authorisation from you. Applications are still not accepted by post or courier.

Is there an Azerbaijan visa centre in Mumbai, Bengaluru or Chennai?

No. The Embassy of Azerbaijan in New Delhi states that it has no other office or authorised institution in India, and VFS Global does not handle Azerbaijan visas. All Embassy visa applications are submitted in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.

Can the Embassy correct a mistake on my ASAN e-visa?

No. The Embassy cannot issue or change e-visas, which are run by the ASAN Visa system. If an e-visa is refused, the reasons are emailed, the fee is not refunded, and you may re-apply at an Azerbaijani diplomatic mission.

Do I need medical insurance for an Azerbaijan Embassy visa?

You need a copy of a medical insurance certificate unless your host undertakes to pay for your medical services. If the host covers medical costs, the insurance copy is not required.