How Indian passport holders get a visa for Azerbaijan: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: ASAN eVisa — apply online before travel
- Government fee: US$25 standard (₹2,100) / US$60 urgent (₹5,000) — both include US$5 service fee
- Processing time: 3 working days standard; 3 hours urgent
- Maximum stay: 30 days single-entry; eVisa valid 90 days from issue
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 84/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport biodata scan; valid 3+ months beyond intended stay
- Digital colour photo
- Valid email address
- Visa/MasterCard for online payment
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host invitation
How & where to apply
Apply yourself on the official ASAN Visa portal — Azerbaijan does not offer visa-on-arrival for Indians. ASAN Visa — Azerbaijan official eVisa portal
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for airside connections through Baku (Heydar Aliyev).
How Azerbaijan compares in Central Asia & the CIS
With an ease score of 84/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Azerbaijan uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | ASAN eVisa — apply online before travel | US$25 standard (₹2,100) / US$60 urgent (₹5,000) — both include US$5 service fee | 3 working days standard; 3 hours urgent |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Visa-free — 14 days | No government visa fee | Stamped on arrival at immigration |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | eVisa — apply online before travel | US$20 single-entry / US$35 double-entry / US$50 multiple-entry (approx ₹1,700 / ₹2,950 / ₹4,200) | Usually 2–3 working days; apply at least 3 working days before travel |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Unified eVisa — apply online before travel | US$52 (approx ₹4,400), non-refundable if refused | Within 4 calendar days from submission |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold US/UK/Schengen visa | Approx US$25–US$80 depending on entries/duration; long-stay categories higher | Around 10 working days from a complete submission |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | eVisa — apply online (or visa-free for Indians with US/EU/Schengen/GCC residence permit, until 1 July 2026) | 21-day eVisa USD 8 (~₹670). 120-day eVisa USD 38 (~₹3,200). Visa-free entry under the residence-permit concession is free. | 3 business days from the next business day after submission. |
| 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | eVisa — apply online (new Sapar system: 24-hour processing) | USD 30 (~₹2,500) single-entry tourist eVisa. | 24 hours under the new Sapar visa system (effective 22 January 2025). Older standard track: 3 business days. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Apply only on evisa.gov.az — the 30-day eVisa is not extendable on arrival, and the airport does not issue visas to Indians. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisa.gov.az/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Azerbaijan?
ASAN eVisa — apply online before travel. Apply only on evisa.gov.az — the 30-day eVisa is not extendable on arrival, and the airport does not issue visas to Indians.
What documents do Indians need for a Azerbaijan visa?
Passport biodata scan; valid 3+ months beyond intended stay; Digital colour photo; Valid email address; Visa/MasterCard for online payment; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel booking or host invitation
How long does a Azerbaijan visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 3 working days standard; 3 hours urgent. Government fee: US$25 standard (₹2,100) / US$60 urgent (₹5,000) — both include US$5 service fee. Maximum stay: 30 days single-entry; eVisa valid 90 days from issue.
How do Indians apply for a Azerbaijan visa?
Apply yourself on the official ASAN Visa portal — Azerbaijan does not offer visa-on-arrival for Indians. Official source: https://evisa.gov.az/
Is a Azerbaijan visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 84/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Azerbaijan visa online or on arrival?
Azerbaijan uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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