Travel Warning of the visit to occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States strongly advises that the citizens and permanent residents of the United States avoid visiting the occupied terriroties of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven adjacent districts of the Repiblic of Azerbaijan are currently under the illegal occupation by the Republic of Armenia. The illegal nature of this occupation is widely recognized by the international community, including the United Nations Security Council.

The laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan prohibit visiting the occupied territories without the explicit consent of Azerbaijani authorities.

Without the explicit consent of and a visa issued by the authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan, a person, who made/makes a trip to the occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan, will not be granted a visa to the Republic of Azerbaijan and will be deported in case of his/her future entrance.

A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

• The Passport MUST be signed.
• Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.
• The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note: Please be advised that your passport should be undamaged. Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

B) Complete (1) Azerbaijan Visa Application form. NOTE: Complete ALL fields.  If non-applicable indicate N/A. 

• NOTE: Azerbaijan Visa is an on-line form. Enter e-mail address, create password, complete, print and sign form.

C) Two (2) Passport-Size Photographs. (Click to review specific requirements.  Incorrect photographs may cause a delay or rejection of visa issuance).

D) Letter of Invitation. (Provide a Letter of Invitation from the organization or individual that you will be visiting (clear fax and/or scan copy acceptable).

• NOTE: An invitation from a receiving party should be sent through Consular Department of the MFA; the instruction from the Consular Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the confirmation of the invitation of receiving party should be received by the Embassy. For details receiving party may contact the Consular Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ADDRESS: 4 Shikhali Gurbanov Str., Baku, Azerbaijan 1009. For questions, please call +99450 7600663.

   

E) Proof of Travel. (A copy of applicant’s itinerary, airline ticket or e-mail confirmation).

F) Proof of Status in United States. (Copy of Green Card, both sides, or other original proof of legal status in the United States. Copy of I-20, US Visa, H1B Approval Notice are acceptable).

G) Complete TPAVC Order Form and payment.

H) Foreign National Visa Fee Table. 

I) Complete TPAVC Order Form and payment.

IMPORTANT VISA ISSUANCE NOTE:  Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to request additional information and or documentation prior to granting the issuance of any visa. Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to reject the issuance of a visa at their discretion. In some cases, the Consular fee is non-refundable. Processing and service fees are non-refundable. Processing fees and government fees are subject to change without notice.