Visa to Azerbaijan for Indian Citizens

Heading to Azerbaijan from India? 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

If Azerbaijan is on your radar, it is well worth the trip. It sits on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, right where Eastern Europe meets Western Asia, and for travellers from India it makes a natural gateway into the Caucasus: a direct flight away, only a small time difference, and a capital, Baku, where a UNESCO-listed old town sits alongside striking modern architecture.

Before the trip itself, there is the visa to sort, and it is more straightforward than you might expect. This guide runs through what Indian 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 Indian 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 India

Almost everyone flies into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku. There are direct and one-stop services linking major Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai with Baku, and from Delhi the flight is roughly five to six hours. Routes and carriers shift with the seasons, so it is worth comparing a few current options when you book.

Once you land, the clocks are easy. Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), which is one and a half hours behind Indian Standard Time. Between the short flight and the small gap, you should feel very little jet lag whichever way you are travelling.

Practical tips for Indian 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 markets. You can withdraw manat from an ATM once you arrive, or change money at banks and exchange offices.

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 New Delhi is the place to go. For an ordinary tourist trip, though, the online eVisa is all most visitors 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 Indian citizens need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Yes. Indian 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 Indian 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 India to Azerbaijan?

The flight from Delhi to Baku is roughly five to six hours. There are services from other major Indian cities too, sometimes with one stop. Schedules change with the season, so it is worth checking current routes when you book.

What is the time difference between India and Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), which puts it one and a half hours behind Indian Standard Time.

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 India?

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