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US citizens are eligible for Azerbaijan's ASAN eVisa. Get the grant before arrival, print it, and travel on the passport you applied with. It allows one entry and up to 30 days' stay within the visa's 90-day validity. No paid work. Official standard processing is 3 working days (urgent: 3 hours) — published service times, not a guarantee of approval or admission.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• The US State Department rates Azerbaijan Level 3: Reconsider travel (issued 28 Apr 2026; read 13 Oct 2026), citing terrorism, armed conflict and landmines.
• Level 4 Do Not Travel (US State Department, read 13 Oct 2026) applies separately to the southern border with Iran, unless it is your best overland exit from Iran; the border with Armenia; and Aghdam, Aghdara, Fuzuli, Gubadli, Jabrayil, Kalbajar, Khankendi, Khojaly, Khojavend, Lachin, Shusha and Zangilan.
• There is a risk of terrorist violence throughout Azerbaijan, targeting public areas, transportation, and tourist locations.
• U.S. government assistance in high-risk zones is limited or prohibited for employees.
• Travelers should not rely on U.S. government help for emergency evacuation.
• Stays over 15 days require free registration within 15 days with the State Migration Service (your host may help). Older eVisa FAQ text says 10 days — we follow the current migration rule.
• Print your eVisa and carry the same passport used to apply.

Before you travel

• ✓Apply for the ASAN eVisa at evisa.gov.az and get the grant before arrival
• ✓Print the eVisa; travel on the same passport
• ✓Check passport validity under both official rules
• ✓Register within 15 days if staying longer than 15 days
• ✓Read the State Department advisory: reconsider travel overall; avoid its separately listed Level 4 areas, with the stated southern Iran-border exception if it is your best overland exit from Iran.

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