Visa

According to the "Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the People's Republic of China on Mutual Visa Exemption for Citizens Holding Ordinary Passports," starting from July 16, 2025, citizens of the People's Republic of China, holding valid ordinary passports of the People's Republic of China, and citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan, holding valid ordinary passports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, shall be exempted from visa requirement for entry into, exit from or transit through the territory of the other Contracting Party, for a single stay not exceeding thirty (30) days and for a cumulative period of stay not exceeding ninety (90) days in any one hundred and eighty (180) day period.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON MUTUAL VISA EXEMPTION FOR CITIZENS HOLDING ORDINARY PASSPORTS:

Citizens of the People's Republic of China, holding valid ordinary passports of the People's Republic of China, and citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan, holding valid ordinary passports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, shall be exempted from visa requirement for entry into, exit from or transit through the territory of the other Contracting Party, for a single stay not exceeding thirty (30) days and for a cumulative period of stay not exceeding ninety (90) days in any one hundred and eighty (180) day period.

Definition, types, category and purposes of visa

Definition

Visa – is an official document providing legal basis for foreigner, who visits a country in visa requirement regime, to entry to, temporary stay in a period indicated in a visa and leave the country by passing through border crossing points during that period.

Types

2 types of visas – entry visa (single and multiple) or transit visa (single and double) for foreigners and stateless persons visiting the Republic of Azerbaijan are issued in a following way:

1. Single entry visa – validity period of such type of visa is up to 90 days and allows only one entry-exit in this period.
2. 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.
3. Single or double transit visa – are issued to foreigners and stateless persons to allow transit passage through the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan to a third country. Validity period of transit visa is 30 days; period of stay in a country is 5 days. Transit visas are issued by taking account traffic route via air, water, railway and other transport means and time spend on it.

Period of stay in a country indicated in a visa is used during a validity period of that visa. Visa that is not used during this period loses its force.

Categories and Purposes

Entry visa has three categories – diplomatic, service and ordinary.

1. Diplomatic and service entry visas - are issued to foreigners and stateless persons visiting the Republic of Azerbaijan for only official purposes.
2. Ordinary entry visa - can be issued to foreigners and stateless persons if they visit the Republic of Azerbaijan for the following purposes:

• Business
• Science and education
• Labor
• Tourism
• Culture and sport
• Humanitarian
• Personal travel
• Medical treatment

Attention! Foreigners or stateless persons temporarily residing in the Republic of Azerbaijan more than 15 days must be registered at the place of residence.

Documents required for visa issuance

In accordance with article 36 of the Migration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the following documents are required for visa issuance:

36.1.1. Sample of application form approved by an appropriate authority of executive power (a sample is attached). This application form can be filled out through Visa application portal;

36.1.2. Passport or another travel document (a validity period of a passport or other travel document should exceed a validity period of an expected visa at least by 3 months) and copies of their main pages;

36.1.3. Two color photographs (3x4cm) matching with biometric identification requirements;

36.1.4. A copy of medical insurance certificate (if a host does not undertake to pay for medical services);

36.1.5. A document certifying payment of a state fee for visa issuance;

36.1.6. Application submitted by a party inviting a foreigner and a stateless person to the Republic of Azerbaijan, a sample (a sample is attached) of which is approved by an appropriate authority of the executive power, a registered copy of a certificate (for non-governmental organizations), a document proving the purpose of an invitation (these documents are not required for transit, tourism, official and personal travel visas);

36.1.6-1. A copy of the state registration certificate if a party inviting a foreigner or stateless person to the Republic of Azerbaijan is a non-governmental organization;

36.1.6-2. A document confirming the reason for the invitation (these documents are not required for transit, tourism and personal travel visas)
36.1.7. Relevant documents set forth in articles 25-34 of this Code, depending on the purpose of travel.

36.2. In addition to the documents set forth in article 36.1 of this Code a notarized copy of a birth certificate, permission of parents or a legitimate representative and copies of identification documents are required for issuance of visa to foreigners and stateless persons under 18 holders of a passport traveling without his/her parent or a legitimate representative.

36.3. An amount of a state fee for visa issuance is determined by an appropriate law of the Republic of Azerbaijan. State fee for visa issuance is not reimbursed regardless of the result of the processing of applications.

Attention! A validity period of a passport or other travel document should exceed a validity period of an expected visa at least by 3 months.

Attention! Foreigners or stateless persons temporarily residing in the Republic of Azerbaijan for more than 15 days must be registered at the place of residence.

Visa application of foreigners and stateless persons is considered no later than fifteen days from the date of application and within two working days at the latest in the cases stipulated by the relevant executive government authority, as well as if the travel of foreigners and stateless persons is due to urgent treatment or severe illness or death (by the submission of the document confirming these facts) of a close relative living in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Documents required for the invitation of foreigner or stateless person to the Republic of Azerbaijan

Documents required for the invitation of a foreigner or stateless person by a legal entity:

• Application of the party that invites foreigner and stateless person to the Republic of Azerbaijan (an example is attached, 2 copies).
• Letter from the legal entity. The letter is sent to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the visa (business, labor, science or education, treatment, humanitarian, culture and sport), duration of the invitation (180 days for business, 60 days for culture and sport, 90 days for other purposes can be defined), visa`s entry numbers (single or multiple), the name of the diplomatic mission that the foreigner or stateless person will apply for visa must be mentioned in the letter.
• Copy of the legal documents of the legal person (registration certificate TIN, Property Deed).
• Passport copy of the foreigner or stateless person who is invited.
• Copy of the document confirming the authority of the representative (power of attorney) when documents are submitted through a representative of a legal entity.
• Copy of the ID card of the representative when documents are submitted through a representative of a legal entity.
• Receipt of the state fee (4 AZN) payment for the invitation.
• Note: - According to Article 16.1.5 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On State Duty", for sending foreigners and stateless persons with the relevant order by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan for visa issuance at diplomatic representations and consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan - 4 AZN state fee is charged.

Payment of the state fee to be made in the following ways:

1. 1. Via the “Government Payment Portal” in a bank.

Note: When making a payment, indicate the name of the state agency (Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Budget Payments) and the type of payment (142241- for instructing Embassies and Consulates on the issuance of visas).

1. 2. Via the internet information resources (gpp.az) of the ‘'Government Payment Portal".

Note: Payment to be made in the following consequent steps:

• • entering into the internet information resources (gpp.az) of the '‘Government Payment Portal";
  • passing through "All payments" → "Budget" → "Ministry of Foreign Affairs” section;
  • applicant to enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TİN) or Identity card number;
  • clause "142241- For sending instructions to Embassies and Consulates for the issuance of visas" to be added;
  • payment to be completed after entering details of the plastic debit card;
  • receipt to be printed.

1. 3. Via the bank account details of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Annex 1).

Documents are received by the following address: the Waiting room for citizens located at the rear side of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Sh. Gurbanov street, 50, Baku, AZ1009.

Reception of documents and submission of prepared documents: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (10:00 - 12:30).

Attention! Foreigners or stateless persons temporarily residing in the Republic of Azerbaijan for more than 15 days must be registered at the place of residence.

State fee

State fee rates required for visa issuance and their payment procedures

• In accordance with articles 16.1.6 and 16.1.7 of Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on “State fee”, foreigners and stateless persons visiting the Republic of Azerbaijan are charged state fee for visa issuance at the following rates:

Single entry visa – USD 20

Multiple entry visas – USD 350

Transit visas – USD 20

Attention! Foreigners and stateless persons visiting the Republic of Azerbaijan in a group are charged state fee individually for visa issuance.

Paying address:

In foreign countries – relevant account number ensured by diplomatic missions and consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Attention! In case of visa refusal state fee paid by an applicant is non-refundable.

Note: in accordance with article 4.8 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On State fee”, when international treaties which the Republic of Azerbaijan is a party to determine different provisions about duties from that of stipulated by this Law or by regulatory legal acts, then provisions of that international treaty must be applied.