Azerbaijan Reciprocity Schedule

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Visa Classification	Fee	Number of Applications	Validity Period
A-1	None	Multiple	24 Months [A]
A-2	None	Multiple	24 Months [A]
A-3 [1]	None	Multiple	12 Months
B-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
B-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
B-1/B-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
C-1	None	Two	12 Months
C-1/D	N/A	N/A	N/A
C-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
C-3	None	Two	12 Months
D	None	Multiple	12 Months [B]
E-1 [2]	No Treaty	N/A	N/A
E-2 [2]	None	One	3 Months
F-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
F-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-3	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-4	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-5 [1]	None	One	12 Months
H-1B	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-1C	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2A	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2B	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2R	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-3	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-4	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
I	None	Multiple	12 Months
J-1 [4]	None	Multiple	12 Months
J-2 [4]	None	Multiple	12 Months
K-1	None	One	6 Months
K-2	None	One	6 Months
K-3	None	Multiple	24 Months
K-4	None	Multiple	24 Months
L-1	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
L-2	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
M-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
M-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
N-8	None	Multiple	12 Months
N-9	None	Multiple	12 Months
NATO 1-7	N/A	N/A	N/A
O-1	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
O-2	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
O-3	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-1	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-2	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-3	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-4	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
Q-1 [6]	None	Multiple	15 Months [3]
R-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
R-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
S-5 [7]	None	One	1 Month
S-6 [7]	None	One	1 Month
S-7 [7]	None	One	1 Month
T-1 [9]	None	One	6 Months
T-2	None	One	6 Months
T-3	None	One	6 Months
T-4	None	One	6 Months
T-5	None	One	6 Months
TD [5]	N/A	N/A	N/A
U-1	None	One	1 Month
U-2	None	One	1 Month
U-3	None	One	1 Month
U-4	None	One	1 Month
U-5	None	One	1 Month
V-1	None	Multiple	120 Months
V-2	None	Multiple	120 Months [8]
V-3	None	Multiple	120 Months [8]

Documents

Civil documents, except as noted below, are available in the Azerbaijani Republic. Certified copies of available documents may be exported. The person to whom the record pertains must obtain a certified copy of the document at a local notary office, and have the notary's seal and signature authenticated at the Ministry of Justice. The official’s signature and seal of the Ministry of Justice is authenticated at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The American Embassy in Baku can authenticate the seal and signature of the officials of the MFA, if that is desired. In the United States, documents can be requested through the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Washington, D.C. The process, however, often takes several months. In the event civil records were destroyed and are not available, local authorities generally will issue a certificate to that effect, however, the process may take months. A replacement statement of identity is also available from local authorities when the birth certificate is unavailable. The Embassy in Baku cannot assist in obtaining civil documents or verify the accuracy of civil records in the Azerbaijani Republic.

Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Adoption, and Death Certificates

Available. Authenticated and certified copies of these documents may be obtained by Azerbaijani citizens by applying to the Bureau of Acts of Civil Status (ZAGS) of the locality having custody of the record. See the “General” section for exporting available civil documents.

Police and Prison Records

Available, except for Armenians who previously resided in Azerbaijan (see below). The Information Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, located at 7 Husi Hajiyev Street, Baku, maintains a centralized database of police records.

Individuals residing in Azerbaijan may apply for a police certificate in person upon direct application to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Application along with a copy of the passport can be submitted to the Ministry every day from 9:00am to 18:00pm. The processing time for an application is approximately 15-20 days. There is no fee.

Individuals living outside of Baku can apply for a police certificate through a relative or friend living in Baku (power of attorney) or by mail with a written request stating the type of record required and the purpose for which the information is being sought.

Azeri citizens residing abroad may apply for a police certificate at the Azeri Embassy in the country of their residence by filling out the application form and submitting the copy of the passport, or they may sign a power of attorney for a relative to apply in person on their behalf. However, because of ongoing tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia, police and prison records are generally not available for Armenians who live outside Azerbaijan.

Military Records

Available. Records of military service in the Armed Forces can be obtained at the local "voenkomat." This record is "Voenniy Bilet" (Military Service Book), which includes information on place and length of service, military rank of the person, and all military awards or charges. Participation in all military actions will be included in the record.

Azerbaijan Internal Residence Documents

In lieu of Internal Soviet passports, Azeri citizens are able to receive national ID cards at district police precincts. The machine-readable laminated photo ID card contains the following information in Azeri: ID card number, last name, first name, father's name, place and date of birth, marital status, military status, blood group, color of eyes, height, sex, home address, place of issue, signature of the official, signature of the citizen, issue date, and seal.

Residents of Azerbaijan without citizenship may have a residence permit (vid na zhitelstvo lits bez grazhdanstva).

Azerbaijan Travel Documents

Available. There are three types of Azerbaijani travel passports: (1) diplomatic - red cover, (2) official - blue cover, (3) regular - green cover. The first two types are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The third is issued by the Office for Visas and Registration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan - "OVIR". There are several OVIR offices in Azerbaijan: in Baku, Ganja, Lankaran and Nakchivan. Exit permits are no longer required. All passports permit the bearers to re-enter Azerbaijan without a specific entry visa. Persons emigrating from Azerbaijan retain their Azerbaijani citizenship and bear regular passports.

Special Clearance and Issuance Procedures

Official Travel: "VISAS PEGASUS" Name Check Requests Applicants who are DPT-00 CLASS entries and who are coming to attend pre-ministerial, ministerial, pre-summit, summit, and White House meetings may be issued visas on a postcheck basis provided that a "VISAS PEGASUS" telegram is sent immediately to the Department.

Visa Issuing Post

Baku, Azerbaijan (Embassy)

83 Azadlig Prospecti
AZ1007 Baku, Azerbaijan

Tbilisi, Georgia (Embassy)

Visa Services

Baku services the whole territory of the Azerbaijani Republic, including the Naxcivan Autonomous Republic.  Due to continuing hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh, consular services are not available to American citizens in Nagorno-Karabakh.

IV applications for nationals of Azerbaijan are processed by the U.S Embassy in Tbilisi.

Country Specific Footnotes

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