Azerbaijan Tourist e-Visa Cost for Indians: State Fee Plus Service Fee

India is on the ASAN Visa eligible-country list, and you apply yourself at evisa.gov.az. The figures here are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Azerbaijani government sites were hard to reach in October 2026, and several figures come from archived captures of the official pages, so confirm the total on the payment page before you pay. For the full entry picture, read our Azerbaijan visa guide for Indians.

What does the standard Azerbaijan e-visa cost in total?

The ASAN Visa system, run by the State Agency for Service to Citizens and Social Innovation, charges two separate amounts on every application.

For that amount you get a single-entry e-visa, valid for 90 days, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. It is issued within 3 working days. The 90 days are the window in which the e-visa can be used; the stay itself is capped at 30 days. Azerbaijan publishes all its visa fees in USD and gives no rupee figure, so the amount debited from your account depends on your card's exchange rate.

When is the USD 60 urgent e-visa worth paying for?

The portal lists an urgent e-visa at USD 60, issued within 3 hours. The published notes do not say whether the USD 9 service fee is added on top of that figure, so check the final amount on the payment page.

The urgent option only makes sense when your trip is close. ASAN Visa asks you to apply at least 3 working days before arrival for a standard e-visa, and at least 3 hours before arrival for an urgent one. If you are planning a week or more ahead, the standard e-visa reaches you in time.

How do you pay, and is the fee refunded if you are refused?

• Cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay or JCB (ASAN Visa portal, July 2026). RuPay is not among the cards listed.
• Refunds: the fee is non-refundable if the e-visa is refused.
• Refusal reasons: they are emailed to you under Article 16 of the Migration Code. You may then re-apply for a visa at an Azerbaijani diplomatic mission.
• Unreadable scans: ASAN Visa says an unreadable passport photo-page scan leads to rejection, and a refused application is not refunded.

Is an Embassy visa in New Delhi cheaper than the e-visa?

The state fee is the same, but the Embassy route costs you time and a trip to Delhi. The Embassy of Azerbaijan has no VFS centre or other authorised office in India.

Embassy fees are paid into the Embassy's account at RBL Bank Ltd, Vasant Vihar Branch, and are non-refundable if the visa is refused. Applications go in person, or through a representative with notarised authorisation, at the Consular Section, 41 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. Submission is on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00, and collection from 15:00 to 17:00. Documents are not accepted by post or courier.

An Embassy file needs the application form from the MFA visa portal (visaapplication.mfa.gov.az), a passport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa with copies of its main pages, two 3x4 cm colour photographs, a copy of medical insurance if your host is not paying medical costs, and proof that the state fee was paid.

The Embassy route is worth it mainly if you need the multiple-entry visa. For a single holiday, the e-visa costs USD 9 more and saves the trip to Vasant Vihar.

Can you avoid the fee with a visa on arrival?

Not on an Indian passport alone. India is not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of countries whose citizens get visas at Azerbaijan's international airports, and it is not on the visa-free lists.

There is one exception. Indians holding a UAE resident visa, or a Saudi, Omani, Bahraini, Qatari or Kuwaiti residence permit valid for more than 6 months, can get a visa of up to 30 days at the airport. The published notes do not give the airport fee, so do not assume it matches the e-visa total.

Checks before you pay, so the fee is not wasted

• Passport validity: at least 3 months beyond the expiry date of the e-visa.
• Scan quality: upload a clear, readable scan of the passport photo page.
• Timing: at least 3 working days before arrival for the standard e-visa.
• Printout: the e-visa is not attached to your passport. Print it and show it with your passport at the border.
• Purpose: the e-visa does not allow paid work, and stays are capped at 30 days.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram can prepare a flight reservation, hotel booking, itinerary or cover letter if your trip or an Embassy application needs one. Packages run from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or write to us.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to register my stay after arriving in Azerbaijan?

Only for longer stays. If you stay more than 15 days, the hotel or your host must register you with the State Migration Service. There is no state fee for this registration.

Can the Azerbaijan Embassy in New Delhi correct a mistake on my e-visa?

No. The Embassy cannot issue or change e-visas, which are handled entirely by the ASAN Visa system at evisa.gov.az. Check every detail before you submit the online form.

Is the Azerbaijan e-visa valid for work?

No. The ASAN e-visa does not allow paid work. An employer in Azerbaijan must first obtain a work permit from the State Migration Service, and you then need a work visa.

Does each family member pay the Azerbaijan e-visa fee separately?

The USD 9 service fee is charged per application, together with the USD 20 state fee. For Embassy visas, the MFA states that foreigners travelling in a group are charged the state fee individually.