Azerbaijan visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting Azerbaijan

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Azerbaijani Visa.

Azerbaijan Visa for Ghanaians

Facts about Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a small nation that is usually overlooked by tourists but you will be surprised by how much fun you can have in the country. The most popular city, Baku, which is also the most popular city is the main tourist attraction site. The city has a fire mountain, it is a hillside with a continuously burning natural fire, cool right? There is also a Museum of Miniature Books, Mud Volcanoes just to mention a few. A lot of fun things can be done at various destinations.
 
Within the period of a year from 2016 to 2017, there was a 16 percent rise in the number of tourists that visited the country. On average, Azerbaijan receives about 2.2 million tourists yearly.
 
Citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan can visit Azerbaijan without having a visa for a period of 90 days.

Types of Azerbaijan Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5 - 7 days 90 days
Business visa 5 - 7 days 90 days
Work visa 5 - 7 days Variable

General Requirements for Azerbaijan Visa

Azerbaijan Tourist visa Azerbaijan Business visa Azerbaijan Work visa

Azerbaijan Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Azerbaijan for tourism purposes.
  • You can also visit relatives and friends with this visa during your time in the country.
  • If you will be staying with family or friend, an invitation letter from your host in Azerbaijan is required.
  • The home address and telephone number of the host should be included in the letter, as well as a valid means of identification.
  • You cannot study or work on a tourist visa.
  • Children should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
  • Receipt of your paid visa application fees should be presented during the visa application process.
  • You are requested to exit the country once your visa expires.

Azerbaijan Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Azerbaijan for business purposes.
  • Travelers are free to attend business meetings and conferences while on this visa.
  • Holders of this visa cannot get paid for any of the services they render while in the country.
  • You cannot take up any course of learning or be enrolled in any of the schools in the country with this visa.
  • Your current employer should give you a certificate confirming that he/she is aware of your business travel.
  • This letter should be presented at the embassy or consulate while applying for your visa.
  • You must not overstay on this visa.
  • Overstaying is an offense and carries serious consequences.
  • Azerbaijan business visa for Ghanaians is valid for up to 30 days.

Azerbaijan Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians intending to take up paid employment in Azerbaijan.
  • Applicants of this visa should ensure they have been given employment by either a company or individual in Azerbaijan before initiating the visa application.
  • A letter confirming your employment in Azerbaijan should be presented.
  • The letter should state the position you have employed in and the physical address of the company.
  • A certificate of good conduct should be presented by the applicant. Applicants who have had previous convictions may not be issued this visa.
  • A document which serves as proof that you will not be paid below the minimum wage in Azerbaijan is required.
  • This visa will not be granted to applicants who do not have the right qualification that corresponds to the job they have been offered.
  • You are required to leave the country once your visa expires.

Azerbaijan Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

20.00 (USD)

Business visa

20.00 (USD)

Work visa

20.00 (USD)

Azerbaijan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ghana

Location

Address

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Azerbaijan??
Travelers to this country are advised to exercise maximum caution due to the risk of terrorism.
What currency is used in Azerbaijan??
The currency used in Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani manat.
Is there an Azerbaijani embassy in Ghana??
No. Azerbaijan currently does not have an embassy in Ghana. Applicants are advised to use Azerbaijan embassies or consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
Jijith

1 year ago

where the Ghana national can apply for Azerbaijan business visa

Is English spoken in Azerbaijan??
90% of the population of Azerbaijan speak the official language (Azerbaijani). Finding anyone speaking normal English can be hard.
How can I get an e-visa as a Ghanaian passport holder?
Aboagye

3 years ago

is there e-visa services available for Ghanaians

Can I get e-visa to Azerbaijan am from Ghana??
I need a visa to your country?
Is the online application ok since the are no embassy in my location.?
Please I have invitation letter from Azerbaijan from a football club How can I confirm it?