Where can Azerbaijan passport holders travel?
You can visit 98 countries without applying at an embassy: 33 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival, 3 with an online eTA and 31 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
Visa free 33
Visa on arrival 31
eTA (online travel authorization) 3
eVisa (apply online) 31
Embassy visa required for 100 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Azerbaijan passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Azerbaijan passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand limited visa on arrival to Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Nicaragua · 16 February 2026
Nicaragua published new visa lists (Disposición 002-2026)

Montenegro · 15 January 2026
Montenegro now requires a visa for citizens of Azerbaijan

Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel
Articles for Azerbaijan passport holders
- Montenegro · end of visa-free entryMontenegro will require a visa from 1 November 2026: Russia, Turkey, Belarus, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- Nicaragua · Disposición No. 002-2026Nicaragua's new visa list: who is exempt and who needs approval before travel
- Thailand · in force since 15 September 2026Thailand's new visa rules: 21 nationalities lose visa-free entry
Azerbaijan passport: common questions
How many countries can Azerbaijan passport holders visit without a visa?
Azerbaijan passport holders can visit 98 countries without applying at an embassy: 33 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival, 3 with an online eTA and 31 with an eVisa. The other 100 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Azerbaijan passport holders?
Azerbaijan passport holders can enter these 33 countries visa-free: Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Georgia, Haiti, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Moldova, Morocco, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Vanuatu.
Which countries give Azerbaijan passport holders a visa on arrival?
Azerbaijan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 31 countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Azerbaijan passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Kenya, Seychelles and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Azerbaijan passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Azerbaijan passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 7 more with a US visa, 6 more with a UK visa and 39 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Azerbaijan passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Azerbaijan passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 7 more with a US green card, 4 more with a UK residence permit and 36 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Azerbaijan passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Azerbaijan passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.































































































