🇦🇿Azerbaijan Visa for Irish Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

ASAN Visa e-visa (standard, 3 working days)

USD 25

ASAN Visa e-visa (urgent, 3 hours)

USD 60

ASAN e-Visa (Tourism)

Allows foreign nationals to enter Azerbaijan for tourism and leisure purposes. Issued electronically via the ASAN Visa system.

ASAN e-Visa (Business)

Allows foreign nationals to enter Azerbaijan for business purposes including meetings, conferences, and commercial activities. Issued electronically via the ASAN Visa system.

Transit Visa

Issued to foreigners and stateless persons to allow transit passage through the territory of Azerbaijan to a third country. Available as single or double transit visa.

Labor (Work) Entry Visa

Allows foreign nationals to enter Azerbaijan for the purpose of taking up employment. Must be combined with a work permit issued by the State Migration Service.

Science and Education Entry Visa

Allows foreign nationals to enter Azerbaijan for educational or scientific purposes, including enrollment at Azerbaijani educational institutions.

Medical Treatment Entry Visa

Allows foreign nationals to enter Azerbaijan for the purpose of receiving medical treatment at Azerbaijani medical facilities.

Personal/Family Entry Visa

Allows foreign nationals to enter Azerbaijan for personal and family visits, including visiting close relatives who are Azerbaijani citizens or residents.

Humanitarian/Culture/Sport Entry Visa

Allows foreign nationals to enter Azerbaijan for humanitarian, cultural, or sporting activities and events.

Diplomatic / Service Entry Visa

Issued to foreign officials holding diplomatic or service (official/special) passports traveling to Azerbaijan for official purposes. Citizens of 79 countries with bilateral agreements may enter visa-free on these passport types.

Investment-Based Temporary Residence Permit

Grants temporary residence in Azerbaijan to foreign nationals who make qualifying investments in real estate, bank deposits, government securities, or the general economy.

Highly Qualified Specialist Temporary Residence Permit

Grants temporary residence in Azerbaijan to foreign nationals who are recognized as highly qualified specialists in fields of economy, industry, military, science, culture, or sports.

Visa on Arrival - Airport Visa

Allows nationals of eligible countries to obtain a 30-day single-entry visa upon arrival at international airports of Azerbaijan without pre-applying.

Visa on Arrival - UAE Resident Visa Holders

Allows holders of a valid UAE residence permit to obtain a visa at international airports of Azerbaijan without pre-applying.

Multiple-Entry Ordinary Visa

Long-validity ordinary entry visa allowing several entries into Azerbaijan for business, labor, study, family or other approved purposes; issued by Azerbaijani diplomatic missions abroad rather than through the single-entry e-visa system.

Work Permit (Permission for Paid Labor Activity)

Authorization issued by the State Migration Service allowing a foreign national to engage in paid employment in Azerbaijan. Required in addition to the labor entry visa and applied for by the employer on the employee's behalf.

Family-Based Temporary Residence Permit

Grants temporary residence to foreign nationals who have a close family relationship with (or are married to) an Azerbaijani citizen, or who are a family member of a foreigner lawfully residing in Azerbaijan.

Permanent Residence Permit (Immigration Permit)

Grants permanent residence status to foreign nationals who have lawfully held a temporary residence permit for at least 2 continuous years and meet a qualifying ground (family, investment, employment, entrepreneurship, etc.).

Investment-Based Permanent Residence Permit

Grants permanent residence to foreign nationals who maintain a qualifying investment in Azerbaijan (real estate, bank deposit, government securities, or the general economy) and have completed at least 2 years of temporary residence.