Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, the nation and former Soviet republic, is bounded by the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains, which span Asia and Europe. Its capital, Baku, is famed for its medieval walled Inner City. Within the Inner City lies the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a royal retreat dating to the 15th century, and the centuries-old stone Maiden Tower, which dominates the city skyline.
Capital: Baku
Currency: Azerbaijani manat
GDP per capita: 7,811.79 USD (2013) World Bank
Gross domestic product:73.56 billion USD (2013) World Bank
Population: 9.417 million (2013)World Bank

As there is no embassy or consulate of Azerbaijan in Bangladesh.Nearest embassy in Delhi India

Azerbaijani Embassy in New Delhi, India

41, Pschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi 110057
India
• TELEPHONE
• (+91) 11-2465 2228
• FAX
• (+91) 11-2465 2227
• EMAIL
• newdelhi@mission.mfa.gov.az
• WEBSITE
• www.azembassy.in
• OFFICE HOURS
•
• HEAD OF MISSION
• Mr Ibrahim A. Hajiyev, Ambassador

HOW TO OBTAIN A VISA

Ordinary type visas

Ordinary visas are granted to foreigners traveling to Azerbaijan for business, scientific work, education, employment, culture, sports, humanitarian, medical and private purposes.

– An invitation letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan (letter is valid only for one month. Invitations are processed in the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan);

-Application form (To be filled through eAPPLICATION.MFA.GOV.AZ, hard copies submitted to the Embassy) ;

– Passport or other travel document (a validity period of a passport or other travel document should exceed a validity period of an expected visa at least by 3 months, passport should have at least one un-used page for the visa) and copies of their main pages;

– Two color photographs (3x4cm, white background) matching with biometric identification requirements;

– HIV test certificate (to be obtained from any competent hospital, in English and with validity of 1 month. The Embassy has not authorized any hospital for the certificate);

– A copy of travel ticket;

– A copy of medical insurance certificate (if a host does not undertake to pay for medical services);

– Document (receipt) certifying payment of a state duty for visa issuance

– Application submitted by a party inviting a foreigner and a stateless person to the Republic of Azerbaijan which is approved by an appropriate authority of the executive power,

-a document proving the purpose of an invitation (purpose of visit, duration of stay, category (single entry, multiple entry or transit), permanent address and residence address of applicant in Azerbaijan);

-a notarized copy of a birth certificate, a permission of parents or a legitimate representative and copies of identification documents are required for issuance of visa to foreigners and stateless persons under 18 holders of a passport travelling without his/her parent or a legitimate representative.

If applied through an authorized agent, applicant’s notary attested authorization letter and ID copy of authorized person is required;

For persons invited by a non-governmental organizations, a copy of the certificate on state registration is required.

For persons applying for education visa, following documents are required:

– A copy of contract with receiving institution;

-A bank certified document that the person has sufficient funds for boarding, lodging his/her expenses including education in Azerbaijan (when the education is not financed by the country of citizenship or country of permanent residence).

For persons traveling for medical treatment, document certifying that the invited person has any disease to be examined or treated in Azerbaijan is required.

For persons invited by private persons following documents are required:

-copy of receiving person’s ID;

-invitation letter by receiving person;

-bank certified document for all expenses in Azerbaijan.

2. Transit Visa

Transit visa is valid for 30 days, duration of stay is maximum 5 days. To obtain a transit visa the following documents are to be submitted to the Consular section of the Embassy:

– Passport or other travel document (validity period of passport or other border crossing document should be at least 3 months before the expiry date of the visa) and copies of their pages containing personal information and passport details;

-Application form (To be filled through eAPPLICATION.MFA.GOV.AZ, hard copies submitted to the Embassy) ;

-two color photos (3 x 4 cm);

-a document proving purpose of transit pass (duration of stay, single or double entry, permanent address and residence address of applicant in Azerbaijan are to be mentioned);

-copies of the visa (excluding the countries with a visa-free regime to travel to the final destination country);

-the ticket for travelling to the final destination;

-copy of the medical insurance certificate;

– the state fee receipt.

Visa is not required for transit passengers who does not leave the transit hall. The transit passenger has to have necessary documents (airline tickets, visa) entering his/her next destination.

Transit passengers have to use transit hall and have to board next destination flight within 24 hours.

Visa on arrival