Visa to Azerbaijan for Bosnian Citizens

Heading to Azerbaijan from Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here is what you will need for the visa, how to reach Baku, and a few things worth knowing before you set off.

Standard

3-5 days

Urgent

12 hours

Express

3-5 hours

Azerbaijan sits right where Eastern Europe meets Western Asia, out on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. For travellers from Bosnia and Herzegovina it is a different corner of the wider region to get to know, and most people base themselves in the capital, Baku, where a UNESCO-listed walled old town sits next to bold modern towers along the Caspian seafront.

Before the trip itself, there is the visa to sort, and it is more straightforward than you might expect. This guide runs through what Bosnian passport holders need to get in, how to reach Baku, and the small practical things that make the first day or two easier once you land.

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Yes, you will need one, but it is a simple process for most trips. If you are travelling as a tourist, the easiest route is the electronic visa (eVisa), which you apply for online before you fly, so there is no embassy visit and nothing to post. It is a single-entry visa, and it lets you stay for up to 30 days within a 90-day period.

To apply, you will want a passport that is valid for at least six months from the day you arrive, a clear scan of its photo page, and your travel and accommodation details to hand. The full checklist and the step-by-step are in the requirements guide, so it is worth a quick look before you start.

View the full eVisa requirements

Getting to Azerbaijan from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Almost everyone flies into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku. There are not usually any direct flights from Bosnia and Herzegovina, so the trip normally means one stop at a regional or European hub, and somewhere around six to eight hours door to door depending on the layover you pick. Routes and connections shift with the seasons, so it is worth comparing a few current schedules when you book.

Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), and does not shift for daylight saving. Bosnia and Herzegovina is on Central European Time, so Baku sits about three hours ahead in winter and two hours ahead in summer. It is a small enough gap that jet lag is usually mild whichever way you are travelling.

Practical tips for Bosnian travellers

The local currency is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Cards work fine in most hotels, restaurants and shops around Baku, but it is worth keeping a bit of cash on you for smaller towns and the markets. You can withdraw manat from an ATM once you arrive, or change money at banks and exchange offices in the city.

If something falls outside what the eVisa covers, a longer stay, certain work or study trips, or replacing a lost passport, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Sarajevo is the place to go. For an ordinary tourist trip, though, the online eVisa is all most people need.

What to see in Azerbaijan

From the walled Old City and Flame Towers of Baku to the Silk Road towns and mountain villages of the Caucasus, there is plenty to fill a long weekend or a full week. Our Azerbaijan travel guide covers the regions, food, and practical advice for getting around.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Yes. Bosnian passport holders need a visa before they travel. For a holiday, most people go with the online eVisa, a single-entry visa that lets you stay up to 30 days within a 90-day period.

How long can Bosnian passport holders stay in Azerbaijan?

The standard eVisa covers a single visit of up to 30 days, and that visit needs to fall within a 90-day window from the date the visa becomes valid.

How long is the flight from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Azerbaijan?

There are not usually any direct flights, so most journeys go through a regional or European hub with one stop, and total travel time is roughly six to eight hours depending on the connection. Schedules change with the season, so it is worth checking current routes when you book.

What is the time difference between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), and does not shift for daylight saving. Set against Central European Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Baku is about three hours ahead in winter and two hours ahead in summer.

What currency should I use in Azerbaijan?

The currency is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Cards are widely accepted in Baku and ATMs are easy to find, but it is handy to carry a little cash for smaller towns and local markets.

Is there an Azerbaijan embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Yes, there is an Embassy of Azerbaijan in Sarajevo. It handles the consular matters that fall outside the standard tourist eVisa, which most visitors simply arrange online before they travel.