KARACHI – Azerbaijan has emerged as a popular tourist country as it offers a stunning blend of rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and historical places. The capital city, Baku, is a vibrant metropolis where modern architecture blends with historic landmarks. Visitors can also explore the UNESCO-listed Old City (Icherisheher), visit the iconic Flame Towers, and stroll along the Caspian Sea Boulevard during their visit to the country.
Pakistani citizens are required to obtain the visit visa before travelling to Azerbaijan for tourism purposes. The government of Azerbaijan has rolled out an online service to issue e-visit visas to citizens of various countries, including Pakistanis. Azerbaijan offers two categories – Standard and Urgent – for issuance of a visit visas to the tourists.
As of August 12, 2024, the fee for single- entry 30 days e-visit visa for Azerbaijan stands at $20 [Rs5,582] with the standard category wherein the consideration period ranges between 3 to 5 days. The fee for electronic visit visa for Pakistan nationals in urgent category stands at $50 [Rs13,955]. The consideration period for visa application in urgent category is three to five hours.
Pakistani citizens can obtain the electronic visa with three steps via the “ASAN Visa” system..
