How to Get an Azerbaijan Visa from India in 2026 (Full Guide)

For most holidays and short business trips, that is the whole process. This guide covers the e-visa step by step, then explains when you need the Embassy in New Delhi instead. Information is as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Azerbaijani government websites were partly unreachable in October 2026 and some pages were read through archived captures, so confirm fees on the live portal before you pay.

Which Azerbaijan visa should Indians choose?

All Azerbaijani visa fees are published in US dollars; no official rupee amounts exist. The e-visa fee is not refunded if the application is refused, and the Embassy state fee is also non-refundable on refusal.

How do you apply for the ASAN e-visa?

1. Check your passport. It must be valid at least 3 months beyond the expiry date of the e-visa.
2. Scan the photo page clearly. An unreadable scan of the passport photo page leads to rejection.
3. Apply on the ASAN Visa portal at least 3 working days before arrival for the standard e-visa, or at least 3 hours before for the urgent one.
4. Pay online by Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay or JCB card: the USD 20 state fee plus the USD 9 service fee.
5. Download and print the e-visa. It is not attached to your passport; you show the printout with your passport at the border.

Only the ASAN Visa system issues e-visas. The Embassy in New Delhi cannot issue or change an e-visa, so contact the portal, not the Embassy, about e-visa problems.

When do you need an Embassy visa, and how does it work?

Choose the Embassy route if you need multiple entries, a stay longer than the e-visa allows, or a purpose such as study or work. The Embassy of Azerbaijan in New Delhi covers all of India and has no other office or authorised institution in the country.

• Apply online first through the MFA Visa application portal (visaapplication.mfa.gov.az).
• Submit in person, or through a representative with notarised authorisation, at the Consular Section, 41 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00-12:00. Collection is 15:00-17:00. Documents are not accepted by post or courier.
• Bring a passport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa, copies of its main pages, two 3x4 cm colour photographs, proof of the state fee paid to the Embassy's account at RBL Bank Ltd, Vasant Vihar Branch, and a medical insurance copy if your host does not cover medical costs.
• Add an invitation from the inviting party for purposes other than transit, tourism, official and personal travel.
• Applicants under 18 travelling without a parent or legal representative need a notarised birth certificate copy, parental permission and copies of identification documents.

The Embassy's phone number is +91 11 26152228, and the consular direct line is +91 11 26140191.

Can Indians get a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan?

No. India is not on the MFA's list of countries whose citizens get visas at Azerbaijan's international airports, and India is not on the visa-free lists published by the State Migration Service or the ASAN Visa portal.

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. If you live in India, plan on the e-visa or an Embassy visa.

What must you do after arriving in Azerbaijan?

• Carry the printed e-visa with your passport at the border.
• Register if you stay more than 15 days. Your hotel or host must register you with the State Migration Service; there is no state fee.
• Do not take paid work on an e-visa.
• Stay within 30 days on the standard e-visa.

If an e-visa is refused, the reasons are emailed to you under Article 16 of the Migration Code, the fee is not refunded, and you may re-apply for a visa at an Azerbaijani diplomatic mission.

Can Indians study or work in Azerbaijan?

Yes, but not on an e-visa. Work requires an employer in Azerbaijan to obtain a work permit from the State Migration Service first. The permit is issued for 1 year, or the contract term if shorter, and the job must be one no qualified Azerbaijani citizen has applied for. Students need an Embassy visa in the science and education category, based on the institution's invitation, and a temporary residence permit for longer courses.

Temporary residence is also possible through investment of at least AZN 500,000, real estate worth at least AZN 100,000 or a fixed-term bank deposit of at least AZN 100,000. These applications go to the State Migration Service in Azerbaijan, at least 30 days before your current permitted stay ends.

For more detail on documents and fees, see our Azerbaijan visa guide for Indians or the Embassy's ASAN Visa page. Need a booking to show your plans? Our hotel reservation service provides verifiable bookings.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I extend an Azerbaijan e-visa?

The official pages describe the standard e-visa as single entry, valid 90 days, with a stay of up to 30 days, and publish no extension route. If you need longer, apply for an Embassy visa in New Delhi before you travel.

Do I need travel insurance for an Azerbaijan visa?

For an Embassy visa, a copy of a medical insurance certificate is required if your host does not undertake to pay for medical services. The ASAN e-visa conditions do not list insurance.

Can I apply for an Azerbaijan Embassy visa in Mumbai or Bengaluru?

No. The Embassy in New Delhi covers all of India and has no other office or authorised institution in the country. Files are submitted at its Consular Section in Vasant Vihar.

Is there an Azerbaijan visa fee for students?

Student visas from the Embassy carry the same state fee as other ordinary visas: USD 20 single entry or USD 350 multiple entry. Foreigners studying or teaching with government support are exempt.