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Germany visa for Azerbaijani citizens
Entry requirement
Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at baku.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Azerbaijan
Germany has 1 mission in Azerbaijan, with its embassy in Baku.
Germany: visa decisions in Azerbaijan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,791 | 18,200 | 2,465 | 11.9% | 44.0% |
| 2024 | 21,458 | 18,682 | 2,669 | 12.5% | 53.2% |
| 2025 | 22,879 | 19,519 | 3,269 | 14.3% | 64.1% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Azerbaijan (Baku) received 22,879 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 19,519. 14.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 12.5%: the rate rose by 1.8 points. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (21,458).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.8% of the applications lodged in Azerbaijan that year, from 3.0% at the consulates of Greece to 26.1% at those of Bulgaria. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Azerbaijan.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Azerbaijan, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Azerbaijan
GermanyAzerbaijan e-Visa Azerbaijan visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Azerbaijan to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Azerbaijani citizens can stay in Germany
How long Azerbaijani citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Azerbaijani citizens apply
In Azerbaijan, applications go to the German embassy in Baku, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Azerbaijani citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Azerbaijani citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Azerbaijani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Azerbaijan
German citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Germany?
Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in Azerbaijan?
The German embassy in Azerbaijan is in Baku.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
German citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Azerbaijani citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.