## azerbaijan visa

Outline

- What is Azerbaijan Visa?
- How to Get Azerbaijan Visa from India?
- Azerbaijan Visa Types
- Azerbaijan Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens
- Photo Specifications
- Azerbaijan Visa Fee for Indian
- How to Check Status
- Where to Apply?

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# Azerbaijan Visa for Indians - Definitive Guide

Sharing its border with the Caspian Sea and with the famous Yanar Dağ, Azerbaijan has a special place on the map as well as in the fascinations of people across the world. Thanks to the Azerbaijan visa, foreigners can now visit this enchanting country with ease.

## What is Azerbaijan Visa?

There are several overseas citizens interested in visiting Azerbaijan. A visa for Azerbaijan is an endorsement that is issued to those travellers who are willing to travel to the country for tourism, business, visiting their family members and acquaintances, working in the country and several other purposes. The validity and the stay permitted on the visa will differ as per the type. With an Azerbaijan visa for Indians, the Indian passport holders are granted certain permissions and activities in the country.

### How to Get Azerbaijan Visa from India?

Since India is eligible for an E-visa, a visa for Azerbaijan from India can be issued online as well as offline. Although, before carrying on with the application process, it is important that you know if you are an eligible candidate for the same. You can get a visa stamp on your passport or get an e-visa. The steps for the processes are as follows:

- Online procedure

1. Visit the E-visa portal of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
2. You can immediately start your application.
3. Fill out the required information in the application form.
4. Attach your photograph and required documents.
5. Submit the application form.
6. Pay the required Azerbaijan visa fee online.

- Offline procedure

1. You can start by downloading the application form.
2. Fill out the form thoroughly and sign it.
3. Attach a recent photograph as per the specifications.
4. Collect the required supporting documents.
5. Submit the application form and the copies of the documents.
6. Pay the required visa fee.

After you have paid the fee, your application will process and you will be granted your visa for Azerbaijan within three working days if its an e-visa, else it will take longer. The required documents must be attached as their scanned copies or hard copies as per the procedure to be followed. The content of the documents must be clearly visible and readable by the authorities. If there are any kind of changes to be made in the form or if there is a change of status or birth of a child, the officials must be informed immediately. If there is a change of plans and you need to withdraw the application, you must do the same within the processing time.

Also, at the time of filling out the application form, you need to make sure that you are providing all the correct information and that it matches with the information on your travel documents. If the information and the details provided cannot be verified, your application may get rejected. A visa rejection can affect your future applications to get a visa for Azerbaijan from India as well as for the permits to other nations.

### Azerbaijan Visa Types

Based on various factors, a visa for Azerbaijan can be classified into different types. The types differ depending on the purpose of the visit, length of stay required, validity of the permit and others. There are three major categories as per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Azerbaijan can be understood as follows:

- Diplomatic Visa
  This is the kind of permit that is issued for the travellers who are visiting Azerbaijan as representatives of their native country. Generally, the issuance of this permit deals with the officials of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations appointed at the embassy.
- Service Visa
  Even this type of permit is issued for official visits. It is issued for the holders of official passport holders. This visit needs to be authorised by the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations officials.

- Ordinary Visa
  This visa is issued for the civilians who are willing to travel to Azerbaijan for tourism, business, or for visiting their acquaintances living in Azerbaijan. It is also issued for long term purposes. Common types of this permit are as follows:

- Azerbaijan Tourist Visa
  It is issued when the applicant is willing to travel to Azerbaijan for the purpose of tourism. The validity of this permit is about 3 months but the stay permitted per visit may differ.

- Azerbaijan Business Visa
  Whenever a business person is willing to carry out business and business-related activities in the country, this type of visa for Azerbaijan is issued for them. The validity of this type is 3 months as well and can be multiple-entry type.

- Azerbaijan Visit Visa
  This permit is similar to the tourist permit in the case of validity and the permitted stay criteria. The difference is that this kind is issued when the applicant is travelling to the country to visit their friends and family members.

### Azerbaijan Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

There are various kinds of requirements for the issuance of a visa for Azerbaijan and they differ as per the type of permit and the process followed as well. Some of the common requirements to get a visa for Azerbaijan from India are as follows:

- E-visa requirements

- Passport valid for at least 3 months ahead of the date of travel.
- Recent Photograph.
- Confirmed flight tickets.
- Additional documents if asked - invitation letter, etc.

- Stamp visa requirements

- Passport valid for at least 3 months ahead of the date of travel.
- Duly signed visa application form.
- Recent Photograph.
- Cover Letter.
- Confirmed flight tickets.
- Proof of purpose of visit - exhibition pass, invitation letter, etc.
- Proof of sufficient funds - bank statement, etc.

### Photo Specifications

- One copy must be provided
- Azerbaijan visa photo size: 30 mm x 40 mm.
- Coloured copy must be provided.
- The face must cover about 70-80% of the frame.
- Head should well-centred.
- A gap of 2mm to 6mm must be kept between the top of the head and the frame.
- The picture must not be older than 6 months.
- The background must be white
- Neutral expressions
- Glasses are not permitted.
- Headgears are not allowed except for religious reasons.
- Clothing shouldn’t match the background.

### Azerbaijan Visa Fee for Indian

The fee to issue a visa for Azerbaijan is to be paid online at the time of submission of the application form. It can be paid by using Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay. Azerbaijan visa fee is estimated based on several factors that include the type of permit, service charges to cover the international operations, number of entries required and others.

Entry | Purpose | Stay Duration | Validity | Fees
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Single entry Normal | Tourist | 30 days | 3 months | 1932.0
Single entry Urgent | Tourist | 30 days | 3 months | 4200.0
Single entry Normal | Business | 30 days | 3 months | 1932.0
Single entry Urgent | Business | 30 days | 3 months | 4200.0

### How to Check Status

Since the Azerbaijan visa can be obtained online, it is easier to track the status of the permit. You can simply log in on the E-visa portal and know the status by entering the required details.

### Where to Apply?

To get the visa issued, you will have to apply online to the E-visa portal. You will need to have all the requirements and the documents must be verifiable. At times, the process may seem complicated and the formalities involved can seem difficult to be carried out individually. In such cases, professional visa consultation can be considered from the visa agencies. This will allow you to have your documents handled professionally and the procedure may even be quicker than the normal process. This way, the chances of a visa rejection also get nullified.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### How can I extend my Azerbaijan Visa?

You first need to have a convincing reason to apply for an extension. If you are in Azerbaijan and need an extension then, you can apply at the Registration and Assistance on Migration Issues Office in Balakan. Make sure to apply for an extension before the expiry of your existing permit as it takes about 4 days for the processing and about 30 AZN. If you are already back home, you can apply for an extension online or issue another visa.

#### What is the medical test for Azerbaijan Visa?

A medical test is carried out in order to make sure that the candidate is fit for the journey or stay in the country. It is also performed by qualified doctors to check if the traveller does not possess any kind of harmful contagious diseases. However, this medical test is not necessarily carried out for the short term visas and the process is mainly mandated for long-term visas like a resident permit or work visa.

#### How much bank balance required to get Azerbaijan visa?

The bank balance required for the issuance of a visa for Azerbaijan is not specified by the embassy. It must be enough to cover your expenses and requirements. The bank balance requirement may differ depending on the type of the permit, and other parameters. You can consult with the embassy officials at the time of applying for the permit.

#### How long before the trip should I apply for an Azerbaijan Visa?

The processing of a visa for Azerbaijan from India takes about 3 working days for online permit and about 10 to 15 days for offline, going up to 90 days at times. Therefore, it is suggested that you apply at least a week before the intended travel date to get the permit issued in time.

#### What is the rejection percentage of an Azerbaijan visa?

The rejection rates of an Azerbaijan visa are pretty low for Indians. Even if you get your permit rejected once, you can recheck the cause and apply for it again, making sure that you are providing correct information and correct travel documents.

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