South Africa passport → Azerbaijan

Do South African citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

eVisa (apply online)30 days

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Azerbaijan for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Apply on the official site: evisa.gov.az

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Azerbaijan at a glance

Capital: Baku
Currency: Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
Languages: Azerbaijani, Russian
Calling code: +994
Region: Western Asia

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Azerbaijan for other passports

South AfricaeVisa30 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 South African passport holders

GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
OmanVisa-free14 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free30 days
ArmeniaVisa on arrival120 days
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Azerbaijan for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in Azerbaijan?

Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #46 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.