Quick answer
Azerbaijan issues tourist visas online through the official ASAN Visa portal (evisa.gov.az), and the Azerbaijan Embassy in New Delhi directs travellers there. A standard e-visa is issued within 3 working days for USD 20, an urgent one within 3 hours for USD 60, and a single-entry e-visa allows a stay of up to 30 days. Check that your nationality is on the portal's official list before applying. Indians living in a Gulf country with a residence permit valid for more than 6 months can get a visa on arrival at Azerbaijan's airports.
Azerbaijan visa for Indians at a glance
| Visa needed for tourism? | Yes. Azerbaijan issues tourist e-visas online through the official ASAN Visa portal; eligibility depends on your nationality (official list on evisa.gov.az)12 |
|---|---|
| Fee | USD 20 standard; USD 60 urgent1 |
| Processing | 3 working days (standard); 3 hours (urgent)12 |
| Stay | Up to 30 days on a single e-visa12 |
| Where to apply | Online at evisa.gov.az13 |
| Registration | Needed if staying more than 15 days (hotel or host registers you, free)4 |
Visa options for Indian passport holders
ASAN e-visa (standard)123
- Who can use it
- Citizens of countries on the evisa.gov.az eligible list
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Fee
- USD 20
- Processing time
- Within 3 working days
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.gov.az/en/
- Good to know
- The Embassy cannot issue, change or approve e-visas; e-visa queries go to info@evisa.gov.az.
ASAN e-visa (urgent)12
- Who can use it
- Citizens of countries on the evisa.gov.az eligible list
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Fee
- USD 60
- Processing time
- Within 3 hours, including non-working days and holidays
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.gov.az/en/
Airport visa for Gulf residence holders2
- Who can use it
- Holders of a residence permit valid more than 6 months in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar or Kuwait, or a UAE resident visa valid more than 6 months
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Entries
- Single
- Processing time
- Issued on arrival at Azerbaijan's international airports via the ASAN Visa system
- Where to apply
- On arrival at an international airport of Azerbaijan
- Good to know
- Useful for Keralites living in the Gulf.
Embassy (sticker) visa5
- Who can use it
- Applicants who cannot use the e-visa
- Stay
- As stated on the visa
- Processing time
- Generally 5 to 10 working days
- Where to apply
- Embassy of Azerbaijan, 41 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, after pre-applying at visaapplication.mfa.gov.az
- Good to know
- Apply in person (or through a notarised authorised representative) on Tuesday or Friday, 10:00–12:00. No post or courier. State fee not refunded if refused.
Documents to prepare
- For an embassy visa: pre-application on the MFA Visa application portal (visaapplication.mfa.gov.az), then documents submitted in person at the Embassy in New Delhi.5
Before you fly and on arrival
- If you stay more than 15 days, you must be registered with the State Migration Service at your place of stay. Your hotel or landlord does this; there is no fee.4
- Do not enter Azerbaijan from Armenia or outside official border checkpoints. This leads to criminal or administrative action and possible entry bans.6
- Follow the purpose written on your visa; doing other activities is an administrative offence.4
Applying from Kerala
- Apply for the e-visa online from anywhere; no embassy visit is needed.1
- The Embassy in New Delhi is Azerbaijan's only visa office in India; it has no other office or authorised agency in India.5
Extending your stay
- You must leave when your permitted stay ends unless it is extended. Apply to the State Migration Service at least 3 working days before your stay ends; extensions of up to 60 days are allowed only in listed cases, such as urgent medical treatment or serious illness or death of a close relative in Azerbaijan.4
How Albah Holidays can help
- We check the official e-visa eligibility list for your passport, then apply for your ASAN e-visa online.
- Our Azerbaijan tour package includes Azerbaijan e-visa assistance, hotels and sightseeing, with flights on request.
- Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
- Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
- Flights to Azerbaijan from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Azerbaijan?
Yes, a visa is needed. The Azerbaijan Embassy in New Delhi directs travellers to the online ASAN e-visa at evisa.gov.az, where the official list of eligible nationalities is published. Check the list before applying, or ask us to check it for you.1
How much is the Azerbaijan e-visa?
USD 20 for the standard e-visa (3 working days) and USD 60 for the urgent e-visa (3 hours).1
I live in the UAE or another Gulf country. Can I get a visa on arrival?
Yes, if your residence permit (or UAE resident visa) is valid for more than 6 months, you can get a visa of up to 30 days at Azerbaijan's international airports.2
Do I need to register after arriving?
Only if you stay more than 15 days. Your hotel or host registers you with the State Migration Service for free.4
Official sources
- ASAN Visa (e-Visa) — Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of India. checked 24 September 2026.
- ASAN Visa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. checked 24 September 2026.
- ASAN Visa – official e-visa portal — State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, Republic of Azerbaijan. checked 24 September 2026.
- Migration rules — Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of India. checked 24 September 2026.
- General information about visa and how to obtain a visa at the Embassy — Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of India. checked 24 September 2026.
- Travel Warning — Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of India. checked 24 September 2026.
Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.