Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting
Azerbaijan
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Azerbaijani Visa.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months after return date.
- A duly completed visa application form.
- One recent passport photograph taken in a white background.
- Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay.
- Bank statement spanning 3 months prior to the period of application. The bank statement should show proof of available funds to cover travel expenses.
- Valid travel insurance.
- A detailed travel itinerary.
- Return or onward ticket.
Azerbaijan Visa for Nigerians
Facts about Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a small nation that is usually overlooked by tourists but you will be surprised by how much fun you can have in the country. The most popular city, Baku, which is also the most popular city is the main tourist attraction site. The city has a fire mountain, it is a hillside with a continuously burning natural fire, cool right? There is also a Museum of Miniature Books, Mud Volcanoes just to mention a few. A lot of fun things can be done at various destinations.
Within the period of a year from 2016 to 2017, there was a 16 percent rise in the number of tourists that visited the country. On average, Azerbaijan receives about 2.2 million tourists yearly.
Citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan can visit Azerbaijan without having a visa for a period of 90 days.
Types of Azerbaijan Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 – 7 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 5 – 7 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 5 – 7 days | Variable |
General Requirements for Azerbaijan Visa
- A passport valid for at least 6 months after return date.
- A duly completed visa application form.
- One recent passport photograph taken in a white background.
- Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay.
- Bank statement spanning 3 months prior to the period of application. The bank statement should show proof of available funds to cover travel expenses.
- Valid travel insurance.
- A detailed travel itinerary.
- Return or onward ticket.
Azerbaijan Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Azerbaijan for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit relatives and friends with this visa during your time in the country.
- If you will be staying with family or friend, an invitation letter from your host in Azerbaijan is required.
- The home address and telephone number of the host should be included in the letter, as well as a valid means of identification.
- You cannot study or work on a tourist visa.
- Children should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
- Receipt of your paid visa application fees should be presented during the visa application process.
- You are requested to exit the country once your visa expires.
Azerbaijan Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians traveling to Azerbaijan for business purposes.
- Travelers are free to attend business meetings and conferences while on this visa.
- Holders of this visa cannot get paid for any of the services they render while in the country.
- You cannot take up any course of learning or be enrolled in any of the schools in the country with this visa.
- Your current employer should give you a certificate confirming that he/she is aware of your business travel.
- This letter should be presented at the embassy or consulate while applying for your visa.
- You must not overstay on this visa.
- Overstaying is an offense and carries serious consequences.
- Azerbaijan business visa for Nigerians is valid for up to 30 days.
Azerbaijan Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians intending to take up paid employment in Azerbaijan.
- Applicants of this visa should ensure they have been given employment by either a company or individual in Azerbaijan before initiating the visa application.
- A letter confirming your employment in Azerbaijan should be presented.
- The letter should state the position you have employed in and the physical address of the company.
- A certificate of good conduct should be presented by the applicant. Applicants who have had previous convictions may not be issued this visa.
- A document which serves as proof that you will not be paid below the minimum wage in Azerbaijan is required.
- This visa will not be granted to applicants who do not have the right qualification that corresponds to the job they have been offered.
- You are required to leave the country once your visa expires.
Azerbaijan Visa Fees
Tourist visa
20.00 (USD)
Business visa
20.00 (USD)
Work visa
20.00 (USD)
Azerbaijan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Nigeria
Abuja
An embassy of Azerbaijan has not been established in Nigeria yet. Citizens or residents in Nigeria are advised to use Azerbaijan embassies or consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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