Azerbaijan Visa Requirements for South African Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: South African passport holders apply for a Azerbaijan e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Present your valid visa or residence permit together with your passport.
- . They must present their valid visa or residence permit along with their passport
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa (validity 30) |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The Azerbaijani e-Visa costs USD 25 and is issued with a validity of 30 days.
- •Under Azerbaijan's State fee law, a single-entry visa costs USD 20 and a multiple-entry visa USD 350. [2]
How to apply
- Apply for the Azerbaijani e-Visa online through the official portal at evisa.gov.az.
- A single electronic visa is normally issued within 3 business days through the ASAN Visa system. [3]
- You may request accelerated issuance, which can produce a single electronic visa within 3 hours, including on non-working days and holidays. [3]
Before you fly
- •If you stay in Azerbaijan for more than 15 days, you must register at your place of residence. [6]
- •You can extend your temporary stay by applying at least 3 days before it ends; the decision is made within 3 business days. [6]
- •Entry can be refused, for example for a previous overstay, an unpaid administrative fine, or giving false information. [4]
- •Travellers arriving for the 2026 Baku Formula 1 race can obtain visas on arrival at Azerbaijan's international airports from 25 August to 30 September 2026. [3]
Full Azerbaijan entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •Holding a residence visa issued by the United Arab Emirates may obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Azerbaijan. They must present their valid visa or residence permit along with their passport
Watch out for
Violating the declared purpose of an earlier visit or giving false information can bar you from entry for 5 years. [4]
Failing to pay an administrative fine imposed for a stay or residence violation is itself grounds for refusing entry. [4]
If your stay expires while an extension request is being decided and it is rejected, you must leave within 48 hours. [6]
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Frequently asked
How long can South African citizens stay in Azerbaijan?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa (validity 30).
What documents are required?
Present your valid visa or residence permit together with your passport..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.gov.az
How quickly can I get the e-Visa?
A single electronic visa is normally issued within 3 business days; an accelerated application through evisa.gov.az can be issued within 3 hours.
Do I need to register after arriving in Azerbaijan?
Yes. If you stay longer than 15 days, you must register at your place of residence.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — evisa.gov.az.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for South African citizens” and “Visa policy of Azerbaijan”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.