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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Azerbaijan requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Azerbaijan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pretoria.mfa.gov.az
Which Azerbaijan visa?
ASAN Visa – single-entry electronic visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$20
- Processing time
- Standard: within 3 working days. Urgent: within 3 hours, including weekends and holidays.
Azerbaijan’s e-Visa costs US$20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.az. Processing time, as Azerbaijan states it: Standard: within 3 working days. Urgent: within 3 hours, including weekends and holidays. Longest stay on the e-Visa: 30 days.
Azerbaijani missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pretoria
Albert Street 302, Pretoria
Azerbaijan has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Azerbaijani citizens travelling to South Africa
AzerbaijanSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Azerbaijan
Travel advice for Azerbaijan
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from South Africa to Azerbaijan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Azerbaijan at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 27 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Azerbaijan (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Azerbaijan (updated 15 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Azerbaijan
South African citizens may stay in Azerbaijan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Azerbaijan.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Azerbaijan is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Azerbaijan’s neighbours for South African citizens
Georgia and Russia admit South African citizens visa-free.
Azerbaijani citizens travelling to South Africa
Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Azerbaijan?
South African citizens can stay in Azerbaijan for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Azerbaijani embassy in South Africa?
The Azerbaijani embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Azerbaijan e-Visa cost?
Azerbaijan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$20 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Standard: within 3 working days. Urgent: within 3 hours, including weekends and holidays.
Do Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Can South African citizens enter Azerbaijan visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Azerbaijan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.