Azerbaijan ASAN e-Visa for Indians in 2026: Apply Online for a 30-Day Trip
By Ananya Singh (Ananya Singh writes step-by-step first-international-trip guides for Indians — passport rules, e-visa portals, immigration walkthroughs, and the unglamorous logistics that separate a smooth trip from a stranded one.) · Published · Last updated · 11 min read
Azerbaijan ASAN e-visa for Indians in 2026 — apply at evisa.gov.az for USD 25 (standard, 3 working days) or USD 60 (urgent, 3 hours), 30-day single entry, 90-day validity, and the air-entry-only catch most travellers miss.
Quick answer
Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa for Azerbaijan in 2026, and the easiest route is the online ASAN e-visa at the official portal evisa.gov.az. As of June 2026 the standard fee is USD 25 (including a USD 5 service fee), processed in about 3 working days; an urgent option costs USD 60 and is decided in roughly 3 hours. The e-visa is single-entry, allows a 30-day stay, and is valid for 90 days from issue. One catch: the ASAN e-visa is valid for entry by air only — land borders need a sticker visa (and are largely closed to ordinary passenger traffic anyway). Fees and rules change — verify on the official site before applying. See our Azerbaijan visa page.
What the ASAN e-visa is and who it's for
Azerbaijan's ASAN Viza is a government electronic visa issued through the official portal evisa.gov.az. India is on the list of eligible nationalities, and for tourism, business or visiting family it is the standard route for Indians — no embassy visit, no biometrics, no agent required. It is a single-entry visa permitting a stay of up to 30 days, and the visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue, meaning you must enter within that window.
Who should not use the e-visa? Travellers needing more than 30 days, multiple entries, or entry by land must apply for a sticker visa at the Azerbaijan Embassy in New Delhi instead. For the overwhelming majority of Indians doing a few days in Baku — the seaside capital with its old city, Flame Towers and Caspian promenade — the ASAN e-visa is faster and cheaper. Azerbaijan pairs well with the rest of the region; just remember Azerbaijan and Armenia have no open border, so Caucasus trips route via Georgia (see our 12-day Caucasus itinerary).
The ASAN Viza system, launched in 2017, was designed precisely to make short tourist visits frictionless, and Azerbaijan has actively courted Indian tourism in recent years — Baku is now a well-trodden destination for Indian honeymooners, families and groups. The flip side is a flood of unofficial 'Azerbaijan visa' websites targeting Indians; the only government portal is evisa.gov.az, and anything charging well above USD 25 standard or USD 60 urgent is adding its own fee. When in doubt, the Azerbaijan Embassy in New Delhi is the authoritative reference.
Azerbaijan e-visa fees and processing (2026)
The ASAN e-visa has two speeds. As of June 2026:
| Type | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Standard e-visa | USD 25 (incl. USD 5 service fee) | Up to 3 working days |
| Urgent e-visa | USD 60 (incl. service fee) | About 3 hours |
In rupees, the standard fee is roughly ₹2,100–2,500 depending on the exchange rate, and the urgent option around ₹5,000. Both are single-entry, 30-day stay, 90-day validity. Indian Visa and Mastercard cards work on the official portal; a zero-forex card (Niyo Global, Fi, Scapia) avoids the markup. An honesty note: a swarm of lookalike sites and 'visa services' advertise the Azerbaijan e-visa at USD 40–100 by adding their own fees on top of the government charge. The only official portal is evisa.gov.az — apply there directly and you pay USD 25 standard or USD 60 urgent, nothing more beyond your bank's forex markup. Because fees can be revised, confirm the live amount at checkout before paying.
The air-entry-only rule — don't get caught out
This is the detail that trips up Caucasus travellers. The ASAN e-visa is valid only for entry by air. You cannot use it to cross into Azerbaijan at a land border — for land entry you would need a sticker visa from the embassy. In practice this rarely bites, because Azerbaijan's land borders have remained closed to ordinary passenger crossings under a long-running quarantine regime, with entries permitted only in limited, special-permission cases.
What this means for your trip: plan to fly into Baku (GYD). If you are doing a Georgia–Azerbaijan combination, you will fly Tbilisi–Baku rather than take the train or bus across the land border on the e-visa. And because Armenia and Azerbaijan have no open mutual border at all, any itinerary touching both must route through Georgia. Confirm the current land-border status on official Azerbaijani government guidance before assuming any overland plan; for tourists, flying into Baku on the ASAN e-visa is the clean, reliable option.
How to apply on evisa.gov.az — step by step
- Open evisa.gov.az (the official ASAN Viza portal) in Chrome or Firefox.
- Select your country (India) and visa type (single-entry tourist), then choose standard or urgent processing.
- Fill personal and passport details exactly as on your passport — your passport should be valid at least 3 months beyond your intended stay (carry 6 months to be safe).
- Upload what's requested — typically a passport bio-page scan; the ASAN form is light on documents.
- Pay the fee — USD 25 standard or USD 60 urgent — by Visa/Mastercard.
- Receive the e-visa PDF by email — within ~3 hours (urgent) or up to 3 working days (standard). Print two colour copies.
Even though urgent processing is fast, apply a few days ahead for the standard rate and to absorb any glitch — the USD 25 standard option saves you USD 35 over the urgent one for the price of a little planning. The e-visa is electronically linked to your passport, but airlines in India will ask to see the printed PDF at check-in, so do not rely on the digital copy alone. Double-check that the name and passport number on the issued e-visa exactly match your passport before you head to the airport; mismatches are the single most common reason for boarding refusals even on a valid visa.
Arriving in Baku and getting around
You will land at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, a modern terminal about 25 km from the centre. At immigration, present your passport and the printed e-visa. Carry your return ticket, hotel booking and some funds; the officer may ask the usual purpose and duration questions. Clearance for e-visa holders is generally straightforward, and the airport has a tourist-information desk, SIM kiosks and exchange counters in arrivals. To reach the city, the official airport taxis and ride-hailing apps (Bolt, Uber) are easiest; an Aero Express bus also runs to the centre cheaply.
Flights from India to Baku are usually one-stop — common routings via Dubai, Sharjah, Doha or Istanbul, with carriers including Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), FlyDubai, Air Arabia and Qatar Airways; seasonal nonstops appear from time to time. Compare connections on our Delhi to Baku route page and see our Baku destination guide for what to do. The 90-day validity gives you room to move your dates, so check live fares in the FlightGPT chat at flightgpt.in before locking the e-visa.
What to see and how long to stay
Baku rewards a long weekend to a week, and the 30-day e-visa leaves plenty of room. The city blends a UNESCO-listed walled Old Town (Icherisheher) — with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs — with the swooping Zaha Hadid-designed Heydar Aliyev Center and the trio of Flame Towers that light up the skyline. The Caspian-front boulevard (Bulvar) is made for evening strolls. Beyond the capital, popular day-trips include:
- Gobustan — prehistoric rock carvings and bubbling mud volcanoes, about an hour south.
- Absheron Peninsula — the Ateshgah fire temple and Yanar Dag, the 'burning mountain' of natural gas flames that gave Azerbaijan its 'Land of Fire' name.
- Quba and the north, or Sheki with its silk-route caravanserai and the Khan's Palace, for travellers with more days.
Three to four days covers Baku and Gobustan comfortably; a week lets you add Sheki or Quba. Since the e-visa is single-entry by air, plan a round trip flying in and out of Baku — and remember a Georgia–Azerbaijan combination means flying Tbilisi–Baku rather than crossing by land.
Money, SIM and practical tips for Indians
- Currency — the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). USD and EUR exchange easily in Baku at banks and exchange offices; Indian forex shops rarely stock manat, so carry USD. Cards are widely accepted in the capital; carry cash for taxis and the Old City (Icherisheher) bazaars and carpet shops.
- SIM — Azercell, Bakcell and Nar sell tourist SIMs (passport needed) at kiosks in GYD airport arrivals and in the city. Jio and Airtel roaming works but is pricier; a local data SIM is cheaper for maps and ride-hailing.
- Getting around — Bolt and Uber operate in Baku and are cheap; the metro is inexpensive and uses a rechargeable BakiKart. Many street-taxi drivers prefer cash and may not use the meter, so an app is easier.
- Travel insurance — not strictly mandatory for the e-visa as of 2026, but recommended; ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG, HDFC Ergo and Bajaj Allianz cover the region for a few hundred rupees a week. If you are continuing to Georgia, note Georgia now requires insurance — see our Georgia guide.
- Culture — Azerbaijan is a secular, Muslim-majority country and very welcoming to Indian tourists; modest dress is appreciated at mosques. Tea (chai) culture is big, and the food is excellent and kebab-heavy with good vegetarian sides.
- Best season — April–June and September–October are most comfortable; Baku summers are hot and humid, and the city is famously windy (its name is often linked to 'city of winds'), with cool, blustery winters.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Azerbaijan in 2026?
Yes. The easiest route is the ASAN e-visa applied online at evisa.gov.az. It is single-entry, allows a 30-day stay, and is valid for 90 days from issue. Longer stays, multiple entries or land entry require a sticker visa from the embassy.
How much does the Azerbaijan e-visa cost for Indians?
As of June 2026, USD 25 for the standard e-visa (including a USD 5 service fee, ~3 working days) and USD 60 for the urgent option (~3 hours). Paid by Visa/Mastercard on evisa.gov.az. Avoid lookalike sites charging USD 40–100.
How fast can I get the Azerbaijan ASAN e-visa?
The urgent option is decided in about 3 hours for USD 60. The standard option takes up to 3 working days for USD 25. Both deliver a PDF by email — print two copies to show at airline check-in.
Can I enter Azerbaijan by land with the e-visa?
No. The ASAN e-visa is valid for entry by air only — you must fly into Baku (GYD). Land borders need a sticker visa and have largely been closed to ordinary passenger traffic, so flying in is the practical option.
How long can I stay in Azerbaijan on the e-visa?
The ASAN e-visa is single-entry with a 30-day maximum stay, and the visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue, so you have a three-month window to enter.
Can I visit Azerbaijan and Armenia on the same trip?
Yes, but not by crossing directly between them — Azerbaijan and Armenia have no open mutual border. Route via Georgia (Tbilisi), treating Baku and Yerevan as separate legs flown via Tbilisi.