Documents required for issuing a visa
Documents required for issuing a visa
In accordance with Article 36 of the Migration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the following documents are required for the issuance of a visa:
36.1.1. application form with samples approved by the relevant executive authority (sample attached);
36.1.2. passport or other border crossing document (passport or other border crossing document must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of visa expiration) and copies of their main pages;
36.1.3. two color photographs (3x4 cm) in accordance with the requirements of biometric identification;
36.1.4. copy of medical insurance certificate (if the inviting party does not undertake medical services);
36.1.5. document on payment of state fee for visa issuance;
36.1.6. application of a party inviting a foreigner or stateless person to the Republic of Azerbaijan, the sample of which is approved by the relevant executive authority (sample attached) (this document is not required for transit, tourism, official and personal visit visas);
36.1.6-1. If the party inviting a foreigner or a stateless person to the Republic of Azerbaijan is a non-governmental organization, a copy of the state registration certificate of that organization;
36.1.6-2. a document confirming the reason for the invitation (this document is not required for transit, tourism and personal travel visas);
36.1.7. relevant documents specified in Articles 25-34 of this Code, depending on the purpose of the visit;
36.2. In addition to the documents specified in Article 36.1 of this Code, a notarized copy of the birth certificate must be issued to foreigners and stateless persons under the age of 18 who hold a passport and do not travel with their parents or legal representatives. Permission from the representative and copies of identity documents are also required.
36.3. The amount of the state fee charged for the issuance of a visa shall be determined by the relevant law of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The state fee paid for a visa is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.
Attention! The validity period of a foreigner's passport or other border crossing document must be at least 3 months longer than the expiration date of the visa.
Attention! Foreigners or stateless persons temporarily staying in the Republic of Azerbaijan for more than 15 days must be registered at their place of residence.
