Azerbaijan visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Azerbaijani Visa is not required for Algerians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Algerians intending to visit Azerbaijan must first apply of an E-visa.
  • This online E-visa can be granted by the Azerbaijan consulates in Algeria.
  • This E-visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
  • Alongside the printed confirmation of an E-visa, the traveller must also have a return or onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
  • Algerians intending to visit Azerbaijan must provide a passport with at least six months of validity and blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • The fee for the e-Visa is paid electronically via the system.
  • Azerbaijan e-Visa applications can be created for an individual, for a family (minimum of 2 and maximum of 10 persons) or for a group (minimum of 10 and maximum of 300 persons).
  • The flight time from Algiers, Algeria to Azerbaijan is 5 hours, 30 minutes.
  • The standard voltage in Azerbaijan is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Visitors are allowed to use their electric appliances in Azerbaijan, if the standard voltage is  between 220 - 240 V. 
  • The processing time for a Azerbaijan  e-Visa is within 3 (three) working days.
  • Islam is the most popular religion in Azerbaijan. In Azerbaijan, religion is considered a private matter.  If you intend to visit religious areas, you are expected to be extra cautious  not offend. And, it is illegal to proselytize.
  • Your travel passport or any other travel document should be at least 3 (three) months beyond the expiry date of the e-Visa .
  • Possession or use of illegal drugs of any kind have penalties,  which includes fines and long prison terms. The usual penalty for smuggling drugs is a prison term of between 3 to 7 years and/or a heavy fine.
  • The fee for the e-Visa is 20 US Dollars and is non-refundable no matter the circumstances.
  • Visitors are to carry  photocopies of their  passports  at all times. The Azerbaijan Police sometimes carry out checks of identity documents. 
  • All travelers are to obtain a  export certificate to take antiques or art like carpets, samovars, copperware or paintings out of Azerbaijan.
  • Visitors who attempt to photograph mosques, churches and other religious sites will be detained and questioned while attempting to visit or photograph them. They need to seek permission to do so. 
  • The currency of Azerbaijan is the manat (AZN). Payments of goods and services are paid in local currency. However, pounds sterling, US dollars and euros are easily exchanged. Major hotels, supermarkets and restaurants in Baku usually accept credit cards. There are ATMs in most major towns and cities. 
  • Electronic visa is valid for 30 days and visitors can gain entry only once.  The visa is extendable but should be done before your arrival into  Azerbaijan.
  • In certain circumstances you may be able to apply to the State Migration Service for an extension to your visa.
  • Payment operations can be made only using Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay. The card does not have to be under your name.
  • You can extend your visa by up to 60 days through the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
  • Payment operations can be made only using Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay. The card does not have to be under your name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azerbaijan a safe country?

Azerbaijan entered the Top 20 safest countries in the world in terms of crime rate.

What Azerbaijan is famous for?

Azerbaijan is known as the land of fire This natural fire, known as Yanar Dağ, has been blazing in Azerbaijan for at least 65 years.

What kind of country is Azerbaijan?

The country is situated in southwestern Asiawith the Great Caucasus Mountains to the north. Historically, the name Azerbaijan refers to a larger region that formed part of Persia(Iran). 

What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijani

Can you drink alcohol in Azerbaijan?

87 per cent of the Azerbaijani drinkers prefer beer, with average consumption being 7 litres per year. Wine is the second most popular alcoholic drink in Azerbaijan, which is preferred by 12 per cent of the drinkers.