Japan passport → Azerbaijan
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Azerbaijan at a glance
- Capital
- Baku
- Currency
- Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
- Languages
- Azerbaijani, Russian
- Calling code
- +994
- Region
- Western Asia
AZ40.5°N · 47.5°EPhoto: Sefer azeri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAzerbaijan for other passports
- JapanVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Japanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Azerbaijan?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Azerbaijan before you travel.