How to get a Azerbaijan visa from Rwanda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan passport holders travelling to Azerbaijan.
Visa types & fees
1 visa option for travelling to Azerbaijan.
Visitor Visa
Processing time3 - 10 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$400
Application requirements
Documents Rwandan applicants need to provide.
- Fully completed and signed visa application form.
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months after the expiry of the Azerbaijan visa and with at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Two coloured passport-sized photographs (3 x 4cm) matching with bio-metric identification requirements.
- A copy of medical insurance certificate.
- Document certifying payment of a state duty.
- The amount of a state duty for visa issuance is determined by an appropriate law of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
- State duty for visa issuance is not reimbursed regardless the result of processing of apply.
- An invitation letter from host in Azerbaijan.
- For minors, a notarized copy of their birth certificate, signed consent form from their parents and valid means of identification is needed.
- Rwandans hoping to stay in Azerbaijan for more than 15 days must be registered at the place of residence.
- Round trip flight ticket.
- Proof of accommodation that shows where you'll stay for the entire duration in Azerbaijan.
- Financial statement showing that you have sufficient funds to cater for your time in and exit from the country.
- There's no Azerbaijan embassy in Rwanda but the visa applications could go through the embassy in Cairo, Egypt.
Visa type details
Visitor Visa
- This visa serves various purposes including tourism, visitation, business, medical treatment or other short term stay.
- You can also visit loved ones and attend to business activities while in Azerbaijan with this visa.
- An invitation letter from the inviting party in Azerbaijan detailing purpose, duration and financial responsibility is needed for this visa application.
- For business, the invitation letter should be on the company's letterhead and must be accompanied with a copy of its charter and state registration certificate.
- For personal visit, the invitation letter from Azerbaijani citizen should be accompanied with the host's valid Azerbaijani ID and submitted to the Ministry of Foreign affairs.
- The notarized copy of the invitation letter is to be presented at the embassy for the visa application.
- The single entry visa costs $400 while the multiple entry costs $600.
- This single entry visa allows a stay of up to 90 days while the multiple entry visa allows a stay of up to 180 days.
- The single entry visa is valid for 3 months from issue date while the multiple entry is valid for a year.
- This visa is usually processed in 3-10 working days.
Frequently asked questions
Are there consequences for not registering in Azerbaijan on arrival
On arriving in the country, you're required to register with the local police within three days of arrival if you intend to stay for more than 30 days. The registration fee is AZN9.90 and failure to register within the first three days of your arrival could lead to a fine of AZN300.
Are there places tourists
The Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven adjacent districts of the Republic of Azerbaijan are currently under the illegal occupation by the Republic of Armenia. So to visit any of these regions, you'll need to have the permission of the Azerbaijan government or risk being banned from ever entering the country.
What language is spoken in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani (Azeri) is the official language spoken in the country. It's spoken by about 93.4% of its population while the remaining minority speak Russian and Lezgin.
What's the official currency used in Azerbaijani
The official currency of Azerbaijani is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). It's strictly forbidden to import and export big amounts of manat while in the country.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Azerbaijan visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.