Information on Visa Procedures for foreigners and stateless persons arriving in the Republic of Azerbaijan regarding the 74th International Astronautical Congress:

• Foreigners and stateless persons arriving in the Republic of Azerbaijan to participate in the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) will be able to obtain visa upon arrival at the international airports of the Republic of Azerbaijan from September 20 to October 7, 2023.
   

One of the following documents can be considered a basis for visa issuance:
 

1. A document confirming registration through the electronic registration system in accordance with the relevant regulations of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the international organizer of the 74th International Astronautical Congress;

2. An official invitation letter of the public legal entity “Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos)” under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

ASAN VISA

• The procedure for issuance of single or multiple electronic visas through "ASAN Visa" system is carried out by State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The duration for a stay in a country for a single electronic visa issued within 3 business days through "ASAN Visa" system is up to 30 days, the duration for multiple electronic visas is up to 90 days.

• Foreigners and stateless persons may also apply to obtain a single electronic visa in an accelerated manner within 3 hours via www.evisa.gov.az website, regardless of non-working days and holidays bound by "ASAN Visa" system.

• From May 15, 2018, the issuance of single electronic visa for foreigners and stateless persons is carried out through "ASAN Visa" system at international airports of the Republic of Azerbaijan in cases stipulated by laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan, acts of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and interstate or intergovernmental agreements.

• The issuance of visas at international airports of the Republic of Azerbaijan through "ASAN Visa" system, as well as visa-related payments are carried out through "ASAN payment" system by State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
   

Note: Single electronic visa is issued only for citizens of countries indicated on the list. 

List of countries for issuance of a single electronic visa.

LIST OF THE COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS ARE ISSUED SINGLE-ENTRY ELECTRONIC VISAS AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

The following persons are entitled to get a visa at the international airport of the Republic of Azerbaijan with period of up to 30 days, as shown below:

1. Persons with resident card of the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait accompanying citizen of the country that issued the residence card;

2. Holders of resident visa of the United Arab Emirates with a validity period of more than 6 months;

3. Citizens of the United States of America traveling by New York-Baku direct flight;

4. Persons visiting the Republic of Azerbaijan in the event of death of a family member- resident in the Republic of Azerbaijan (on the basis of document certifying death of a family member);

5. Citizens of foreign countries which have direct air connections with the Republic of Azerbaijan, wherein the diplomatic missions or consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan are not accredited.