Visa to Azerbaijan for South Korean Citizens

Heading to Azerbaijan from South Korea? 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, on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. For travellers from South Korea it makes for a proper long-haul trip into the Caucasus, one that ends in Baku, a capital where a UNESCO-listed old town sits alongside bold modern architecture down on the seafront.

This guide runs through what South Korean 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 South Korean citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Yes, you will need one, but for most trips it is a simple process. 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 South Korea

Almost everyone flies into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku. There is usually no established non-stop service from South Korea, so a trip from Seoul normally means one stop at a hub in the Gulf, Turkey or Central Asia, and somewhere around twelve to fifteen hours door to door once you count the connection. Routes and connections shift with the seasons, so it is worth comparing a few current options when you book.

Once you land, the clocks work in your favour. Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), which is five hours behind Korea Standard Time, so travelling west you gain those hours on arrival. It is a long journey, though, so give yourself a day to settle in once you reach Baku.

Practical tips for South Korean 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 change money at banks and exchange offices, or simply withdraw manat from an ATM once you arrive.

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 Seoul 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 South Korean citizens need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Yes. South Korean 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 South Korean 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 South Korea to Azerbaijan?

There is usually no established non-stop service, so getting from Seoul to Baku normally means one stop at a hub in the Gulf, Turkey or Central Asia, and somewhere around twelve to fifteen hours in total once you count the connection. Schedules change with the season, so it is worth checking current routes when you book.

What is the time difference between South Korea and Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), which puts it five hours behind Korea Standard Time. It does not observe daylight saving, so that difference stays the same all year round.

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 South Korea?

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