Is Azerbaijan Visa-Free for Indians in 2026?

The facts below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Azerbaijani government websites could not be reached at our last check, so parts of our record come from archived copies of the official pages made in 2026; confirm the fee on the ASAN Visa portal before you pay. For every visa type, see our Azerbaijan visa guide for Indians.

Can Indians enter Azerbaijan without a visa?

No. The State Migration Service list of visa and visa-free regime countries does not include India. The ASAN Visa portal places India among the countries eligible for an e-visa, not among those exempt from a visa. Every Indian passport holder travelling for tourism, business or a family visit therefore needs a visa before boarding.

Two other routes are often mistaken for visa-free entry:

• Visa on arrival: not available to Indians as a group. India is not on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of countries whose citizens are issued visas at Azerbaijan's international airports.
• The Gulf residence 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 and hold none of those permits, plan on the e-visa.

How much does the Azerbaijan visa cost Indians?

All Azerbaijani visa fees are set in US dollars. No official rupee amount is published, so your card is charged the dollar fee.

The e-visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. The portal accepts Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB cards. It lists the USD 9 service fee alongside the standard e-visa's USD 20 state fee, so check the final total on the payment screen if you pick the urgent option.

What does the e-visa allow, and what does it rule out?

The standard ASAN e-visa is a single-entry visa. It is valid for 90 days and allows a stay of up to 30 days. The ASAN Visa conditions page adds these rules:

• Your passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond the expiry date of the e-visa.
• Apply at least 3 working days before arrival for the standard e-visa, or at least 3 hours before for the urgent one.
• Upload a readable scan of your passport photo page. An unreadable scan leads to rejection.
• Print the e-visa and show it with your passport at the border. It is not attached to the passport.
• For stays over 15 days, your hotel or host must register you with the State Migration Service. There is no state fee for this.
• The e-visa does not allow paid work.

If the 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.

When do Indians need the Embassy in New Delhi instead?

The e-visa suits one short trip. You need an Embassy (sticker) visa for multiple entries, longer validity, or a purpose the e-visa does not cover. The Embassy of Azerbaijan in New Delhi handles all of India; it has no other office or authorised institution in the country, and VFS Global does not process Azerbaijan visas.

• Where: Consular Section, 41 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.
• When: Tuesdays and Fridays; submission 10:00-12:00, collection 15:00-17:00.
• How: fill the form on the MFA Visa application portal (visaapplication.mfa.gov.az) and submit in person, or through a representative with notarised authorisation. Documents are not accepted by post or courier.
• Documents: passport valid at least 3 months beyond the expected visa, with copies of its main pages; two colour photographs of 3x4 cm; a copy of a medical insurance certificate if your host does not undertake to pay for medical services; and proof that the state fee was paid to the Embassy account at RBL Bank Ltd, Vasant Vihar Branch.
• Processing: generally 5 to 10 working days according to the Embassy; the MFA's rules say no later than 15 days, or 2 working days in urgent cases.

An invitation from a host in Azerbaijan is not needed for tourism, transit or personal-travel visas. Other purposes need the inviting party's application and a document proving the purpose. The Embassy's visa information page sets out the procedure.

Can Indians work or study in Azerbaijan on the e-visa?

No. For work, an employer in Azerbaijan must first obtain a work permit for you from the State Migration Service. The work visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, and anyone staying to live and work also needs a temporary residence permit. The work permit is issued for 1 year, or the contract term if shorter.

For study, the institution files an invitation with the MFA Consular Department in Baku. You then apply at the Embassy for an ordinary 'science and education' visa, at USD 20 for single entry or USD 350 for multiple entry. Longer courses also need a temporary residence permit for full-time study from the State Migration Service.

What should you check before booking flights?

• Do not count on airport entry unless you hold one of the listed Gulf residence documents valid for more than 6 months.
• Leave at least 3 working days for the standard e-visa. The urgent option exists, but it costs $60.
• Check your passport against the e-visa's 90-day validity plus the 3-month buffer.
• Carry a printed copy of the e-visa to the border.
• Count your days: the e-visa allows a stay of up to 30.
• Use the Embassy route, not the e-visa, if the trip involves paid work.

For other destinations, browse our visa guides for Indian passport holders.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for an Azerbaijan visa through VFS Global in India?

No. VFS Global does not handle Azerbaijan visas from India, and the Embassy says it has no other office or authorised institution in India. E-visas are applied for on the ASAN Visa portal and sticker visas at the Embassy's Consular Section in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi.

Can the Embassy of Azerbaijan correct or reissue my e-visa?

No. E-visas are issued through the ASAN Visa system run by the State Agency for Service to Citizens and Social Innovation, and the Embassy cannot issue or change them. Errors have to be handled through the ASAN Visa portal.

Which cards can Indians use to pay for the ASAN e-visa?

The ASAN Visa portal accepts Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay and JCB cards. The standard e-visa costs a USD 20 state fee plus a USD 9 service fee, and the fee is not refunded if the visa is refused.

Do I need travel insurance for an Azerbaijan visa?

For an Embassy visa, the document list asks for a copy of a medical insurance certificate if your host does not undertake to pay for medical services. The ASAN e-visa conditions in our record do not list insurance.