Business visa to Azerbaijan: how to obtain, terms, documents

Planning business meetings in Baku, participating in a conference or negotiations with Azerbaijani partners? Apply for a business visa to Azerbaijan quickly and conveniently online. On this page, you will find up-to-date requirements, processing times, costs, and a step-by-step application guide.

Main information about the business visa to Azerbaijan

• Types: e-visa Business, standard business visa (through the consulate)
• Purpose of entry: business meetings, negotiations, participation in exhibitions and conferences
• Validity of the visa: 90 days from the date of issue
• Stay period: up to 30 days
• Number of entries: single (multiple — only through the consulate)
• Processing time: from 3 hours to 7 days

Business e-Visa to Azerbaijan

E- Visa Business — is an electronic visa that allows foreign nationals to enter Azerbaijan for business purposes without visiting the consulate.

Features:

• Fully online submission
• Validity period — 90 days
• Stay — up to 30 days
• Only one entry allowed
• No invitation from government bodies required, but a business purpose for the trip is needed

Standard business visa to Azerbaijan

When is a standard (paper) business visa processed?

If you:

• plan multiple business trips,
• are in a country not participating in the e-visa system,
• or need a stay of more than 30 days,

then it is necessary to apply for a business visa through the consulate of Azerbaijan.

Features:

• Visa validity period: Usually, a business visa is issued for a period of 1 to 3 months. In rare cases, at the invitation of the Azerbaijani side, a visa can be issued for 6 months or 1 year. 
• Stay period on visa: A business visa allows staying in Azerbaijan for up to 30 days per trip. 
• Number of entries: Single entry visa and multiple entry (multivisa) 
• An official invitation from an Azerbaijani company registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan is required for obtaining.
• The consulate may require evidence of business ties: copies of contracts, letters, correspondence.
• The purpose of the trip must be confirmed by documents (business negotiations, participation in exhibitions, forums).
• It is prohibited to work or conduct commercial activity in Azerbaijan on a business visa, requiring a work permit.

For an electronic business visa (ASAN):

• Foreign passport (validity not less than 3 months after the trip)
• Digital photo (3.5×4.5 cm, light background)
• Confirmation of the purpose of the trip (letter from the company, event program, contract)
• Payment of the visa fee online

For a standard visa (through the consulate):

• Foreign passport
• Color photograph
• Invitation from an Azerbaijani company (official letter with seal)
• Visa application form
• Copies of plane tickets
• Confirmation of accommodation (hotel booking)
• Receipt for the payment of the consular fee

Electronic visa:

• Fill out the form on our website
• Upload documents (passport, photo, purpose confirmation)
• Pay the fee
• Receive the visa by email within 3–5 days

Standard visa:

• Contact our managers to apply
• Submit a full set of documents
• Wait from 5 to 15 business days

The cost of the visa includes consular and service fees and depends on the chosen processing period. Below are the prices current as of July 2025. Check the most up-to-date information on the «Cost» page.

• e-Visa (standard): from 59 €
• e-Visa (urgent): from 89 €

You have time to plan your trip to the east of the South Caucasus. We will take care of your entry permit to Azerbaijan:

• Free consultation
• Assistance in choosing the right entry visa
• Detailed information about the required documents
• Settling administrative formalities at diplomatic missions abroad
• No queues
• Visa delivery to your home
• Many years of experience in obtaining visas
• Booking to Azerbaijan can be done in advance