Visa to Azerbaijan for Thai Citizens

Heading to Azerbaijan from Thailand? 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 Thailand it is an unhurried way into the Caucasus, and most people base themselves in the capital, Baku, where a UNESCO-listed old town sits next to bold modern towers and a long 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 Thai 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 Thai 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 Thailand

Almost everyone flies into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku. There are usually no direct flights from Thailand, so a trip from Bangkok normally means one stop at a hub in the Gulf, Turkey or Central Asia, and somewhere between eleven and fourteen hours of flying in total, depending on the connection you pick. Routes and timings shift with the seasons, so it is worth comparing a few current schedules when you book.

Once you are there, the clocks are easy. Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), which is three hours behind Thailand. You are travelling west, so you gain a few hours, and the gap is small enough that adjusting once you land is usually straightforward.

Practical tips for Thai 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 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 Bangkok 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.

Azerbaijan travel guide Eligible countries

Frequently asked questions

Do Thai citizens need a visa to visit Azerbaijan?

Yes. Thai 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 Thai 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 Thailand to Azerbaijan?

There are usually no direct flights, so getting from Bangkok to Baku normally means one stop and somewhere between eleven and fourteen hours in total, 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 Thailand and Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan runs on a single time zone, AZT (UTC+4), which puts it three hours behind Thailand. It does not observe daylight saving, so the 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 Thailand?

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