Fast-track visa and permit options in Azerbaijan

The urgent e-visa is open only to nationals on the ASAN Visa list; visa-free travellers do not need it. The accelerated State Migration Service fees apply to every foreigner seeking a stay extension, residence or work permit in Azerbaijan, whatever their nationality.

Under the Law on State Fee, the decision period depends on the fee paid. Adult stay extensions: AZN 50 (30 days) or AZN 100 (60 days) for a decision in 1 working day, instead of AZN 30 or 60 for 3 working days. Adult temporary residence for up to 1 year: AZN 160 within 15 working days instead of AZN 120 within 20.

Permanent residence for adults: AZN 450 for 35 days, AZN 400 for 40, AZN 350 for 50 and AZN 300 for 60 days. Work permits for up to 1 year, paid by the employer: AZN 1,400 within 10 working days, AZN 1,200 within 15 and AZN 1,000 within 20. Minors pay half the adult amount for residence permits and stay extensions.

For a permit, the processing period chosen on the form sets the fee. Get the payment code from the Service's electronic fee service, pay online and show the receipt when the decision or card is handed over. An unpaid fee 30 days after the decision period cancels the permit.

The urgent option on evisa.gov.az issues the e-visa within 3 hours, weekends and holidays included, against 3 working days for the standard service; apply at least 3 hours before arrival. Validity runs 90 days from the day of issue, with one entry and up to 30 days' stay; the passport must stay valid three months beyond expiry.

Most missions, among them the embassies in the Netherlands and the United States, list the urgent fee as USD 50 (standard USD 20); the embassy in New Delhi lists USD 60. The portal adds a USD 9 service fee and accepts only Visa or MasterCard, so check the total before paying.

The Foreign Ministry warns that only evisa.gov.az is official; copy sites charge extra service fees for the same e-visa. Problems with an application can be raised through the portal's contact page.