Here you will find information on how to apply for a visa to the Republic of Azerbaijan.  
 
Eligibility 
 
Types of visas 
 
Visa requirements  
 
Extension of visa 

New rules of issuing visas to citizens of states - participants of "Eurovision - 2012" song contest and stateless persons, permanently residing in those states, intending to travel to the Republic of Azerbaijan in connection with the song contest

 
 
Eligibility  
 
Nationals of the following countries can apply for an entry visa at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Stockholm:  

-Sweden

-Finland

As well as  
- Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish work permit holders 
- Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish resident permit holders 
- Diplomatic and service passport holders (on the basis of Note Verbale) 
- Travel document holders (applies only to countries mentioned above) 
- Holders of passports and travel documents that do not require visas to Sweden and Norway 

Entry-exit rules on the exemption of visa  -  Applies to holders fo diplomatic, official and service passports.

With effect from 15 October 2010 foreign nationals travelling to Azerbaijan may obtain entry visas upon arrival in the following cases: 

1. Pursuant to provisions  stipulated by relevant bilateral intergovernmental treaties with the Republic of Azerbaijan;

2. Upon official invitation of the President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Milli Majlis (Parliament), Head of Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Chairman of Ali Majlis (Supreme Assembly) of the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan; 

3. Upon official invitation of the Chairmen of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts, Prosecutor General, Ombudsman, Chairman of the Central Election Commission,  heads of ministries and state committees of the Republic of Azerbaijan; 

4. Staff of diplomatic missions, consulates and international organizations accredited in the Republic of Azerbaijan and their family members, as well as foreign nationals travelling to Azerbaijan with a special diplomatic mission; 

5. Foreign nationals travelling to Azerbaijan to deal with consequences of emergencies upon official approval by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan; 

6. In case of death of family members residing in the Republic of Azerbaijan (on the basis of death certificate).

Types of visas  
 
Entry visas are issued on a single, double or multiple entry basis only.

    The bank account number is as follows: 5277 10 20 955.  
    Please note that the Embassy does not accept cash or credit/debit card payments.  
 
Extension of visa  
 
Foreign nationals have to leave Azerbaijan within 48 hours from the expiry date of the visa or extend the visa before it expires at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Address: 4 Shikhali Gurbanov Street, Baku AZ 1009, Republic of Azerbaijan, tel: + 994 12 4929692).  
If foreign nationals fail to extend their visas before expiry date, they will be liable to a fine from US$20 to 30.  
It is not possible to renew a visa after it has expired.  

Long-term stay and registration  
 
Foreign nationals intending to stay in Azerbaijan for a period exceeding 30 days have to register with the nearest police station within three days upon arrival.  
The registration fee is US$10 and the following documents should be submitted:  
 
- Valid passport of a foreign national 
- Valid visa 
- Proof of address or a tenancy agreement, or a letter from the landlord 

After the registration foreign nationals are issued with a registration note or card allowing them to stay in the country.  
Foreign nationals residing in the capital city are issued with a registration note rather than registration card, given by Baku Head Police Department.  
Foreign nationals that stay in other districts of Azerbaijan (i.e. other than Baku) obtain their registration from Passport Registration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan in person prior to their departure from the capital city.  
They will also be charged an additional fine of US$ 50 for each month they overstay.

New rules of issuing visas to citizens of states - participants of ”Eurovision - 2012” song contest and stateless persons, permanently residing in those states, intending to travel to the Republic of Azerbaijan in connection with the song contest

In accordance with the Decree of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 10 February 2012 ”On the facilitation of visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons, travelling to the Republic of Azerbaijan in connection with ”Eurovision – 2012” song contest to be held in Baku.”:

The citiens of the states – participants of  ”Eurovision - 2012” song contest and stateless persons, permanently residing in those states, who intend to travel to the Republic of Azerbaijan in connection with the contest, can obtain their visas at the section of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan at the international airports of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

One of the following documents is considered to be the basis for issuing visa:

1.     An official invitation letter issued by the Organizing Committee of ”Eurovision – 2012” song contest;

2.     A document, confirming the accreditation in accordance with the relevant rules of the European Broadcasting Union;

3.     A ticket or a document, confirming acquistion of the ticket for concerts of  ”Eurovision – 2012” song contest.

The above – mentioned persons can apply in the following period of time to obtain their visas:

1.     The persons travelling in accordance with the official invitation letter issued by the Organizing Committee of ”Eurovision – 2012” song contest, as well as the participants and members of delegations accredited in accordance with the relevant rules of the European Broadcasting Union – from April 15 until June 1, 2012;

2.     Journalists and members of the fan club, accredited in accordance with the relevant rules of the European Broadcasting Union, as well as the persons, who obtained ticket for the concerts of ”Eurovision – 2012” song contest – from May 10 until June 1, 2012.

Note: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan informed the diplomatic representations and consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan abroad of the new rules on facilitation of visa procedures for persons coming to Azerbaijan in connection with ”Eurovision – 2012” internation song contest.