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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit AZ?

UK ordinary passport holders need an e-visa (ASAN Visa) to visit Azerbaijan for tourism. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel for British citizens; the e-visa is obtained entirely online before travel. British citizens holding an ordinary passport require a visa to enter Azerbaijan for tourism, and the simplest route is the official ASAN Visa (e-visa) applied for online at evisa.gov.az. The standard government fee is USD 25 plus a USD 5 service fee (about USD 30 total), with processing of up to 3 working days; an urgent option costs USD 60 plus the USD 5 service fee and is issued within 3 hours. The e-visa is single entry and allows a stay of up to 30 days, and you must enter Azerbaijan within the 90-day validity window of the visa. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival and contain at least two blank pages. After approval you receive the e-visa by email and must print it to present alongside your passport on arrival. There is no visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry for UK nationals, so the e-visa must be secured before you travel. Visitors staying longer than 15 days must register with the State Migration Service (online or in person). Azerbaijan is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. As of May 2026 these arrangements remain current with no announced changes to UK eligibility or fees.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
e-visa (ASAN Visa), tourist/short visit
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 25 government fee + USD 5 service fee (standard); USD 60 + USD 5 (urgent)
consular fee only
Processing time
Up to 3 working days (standard); 3 hours (urgent)
standard track
Validity
Must enter within 90 days of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and passport validity
Verify your UK ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and has at least two blank pages. UK citizens are eligible for the ASAN e-visa.
· Passport· 6 months validity
/02
Go to the official ASAN Visa portal
Apply only through the official Azerbaijan e-visa portal at evisa.gov.az to avoid third-party markups. Beware of look-alike commercial sites charging higher fees.
· evisa.gov.az· Official only
/03
Complete the online application
Enter your personal and passport details, travel dates and accommodation information, and upload a scan of your passport bio page if requested.
· Online form· ~10 minutes
/04
Choose standard or urgent processing and pay
Select standard (up to 3 working days) or urgent (3 hours) service and pay by credit/debit card. Apply at least 3 days before travel for the standard option.
· Card payment· Apply 3+ days ahead
/05
Receive and print the e-visa
You will receive the approved e-visa by email as a PDF. Print a copy to carry with you; a digital copy alone may not be accepted.
· PDF by email· Print copy
/06
Present documents on arrival and register if needed
Show the printed e-visa with your passport at the border. If you stay more than 15 days, register with the State Migration Service online or in person.
· Border control· 15-day registration
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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UK ordinary passport valid 6+ months from arrival
required
At least two blank passport pages
required
Approved ASAN e-visa, printed copy
required
Credit or debit card for the e-visa fee
required
Valid email address to receive the e-visa
required
Proof of accommodation / hotel booking
recommended
Return or onward travel ticket
recommended
Travel insurance covering your stay
recommended
State Migration Service registration if staying over 15 days
conditional
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Government e-visa fee (standard)USD 25Standard ASAN Visa processing, up to 3 working days
Service feeUSD 5Mandatory service charge added to every e-visa application
Urgent processing feeUSD 60Replaces standard fee for 3-hour processing; plus USD 5 service fee
Total estimateUSD 30 — USD 65incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-visa
Up to 3 working days
Apply at least 3 days before travel; most applications approved within this window.
Urgent e-visa
3 hours
Faster issuance for a higher fee, useful for last-minute travel.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for UK nationals
Azerbaijan does not grant British citizens visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival; a visa must be arranged in advance.
High
/02
e-visa applied for on a third-party site
Many commercial sites mimic the official portal and charge inflated fees; always use evisa.gov.az.
High
/03
Insufficient passport validity
Passports must be valid 6 months beyond arrival with blank pages; shorter validity can lead to refusal.
Medium
/04
Not registering after 15 days
Stays over 15 days require State Migration Service registration; failure leads to fines.
Medium
/05
Overstaying the 30-day limit
Overstaying the single-entry 30-day allowance incurs fines of 300-400 AZN and possible removal.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
United Kingdom to Azerbaijan route verified
Confirmed UK ordinary passport holders require an ASAN e-visa (single entry, 30-day stay, 90-day validity); standard fee USD 25 + USD 5 service, urgent USD 60 + USD 5. Verified against GOV.UK and the official ASAN portal; no Schengen/ETIAS applicability.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can UK citizens enter Azerbaijan without a visa?—
No. British ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa before travel; the easiest option is the ASAN e-visa applied for online. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry.
How much does the Azerbaijan e-visa cost for UK travelers?+
How long can I stay and how many times can I enter?+
How long does the e-visa take to process?+
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