Study Visa Documents Checklist in Azerbaijan

1. Application form
   • Fully completed in English, signed and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in the case of minors under 18 years of age)
2. Passport
   • Valid for at least 6 months after the date of your transit through Azerbaijan
   • Signed by the owner
   • Passport not older than 10 years (issued within the last 10 years)
   • At least 1-2 free “visa pages”
   • Undamaged photos are securely attached to the passport
3. Two photos
   • New! Should not be more than 6 months old.
   • The front of the face is 70-80% (32-26mm) coverage of the photo.
   • Uniform and white background.
   • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or spectacle frames.
   • Size 3×4
4. ID card
   • Valid for at least two months after the date of your transit through Azerbaijan
5. Residence permit/Visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
   • Valid for at least two months after the date of your transit through Azerbaijan
6. Photocopies
   • Copy of the main page of your passport
   • 1 copy of residence permit/visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
   • Copies of previous visas
   • Copy of visa for final destination (if available)
7. Travel itinerary
   • Flight booking
   • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/booking with full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact info, booking link)
8. Confirmation of the purpose of the visit
   • Original letter of admission to an educational institution in Azerbaijan, including details of the course, duration and cost of study with proof of payment.
9. Letter from local employer/sponsor (proof of employment)
   The letter must contain:
   • Name, mailing address and phone number of the sponsor/company
   • Information about the applicant’s working position, date of commencement of employment and salary
   • Duration of leave (estimated date of resumption of duties) and purpose of travel
   • A valid copy of the trade license and company ownership documents (if the person is the owner of the company).
   • Letter from university (if student)
   • Copy of the sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) attached to the sponsor’s letter (if the applicant is a dependent)
10. Proof of availability of funds
    In case of a scholarship:
    • Confirmation of receipt of a grant or scholarship from the relevant foundation of Azerbaijan
    In case of self-financing:
    • As a rule, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • Personal bank statement showing your financial movements (at least for the last 3 months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveller’s checks
    • Salary
    • proof of work
    • A document confirming the sponsor’s willingness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Confirmation of prepaid accommodation
    • Document on residence in a private house
    • Confirmation of prepaid transport
    • Other
    In case of sponsorship:
    • Sponsor’s current account bank statement for the last 3 months (showing sponsor’s name, ending balance and issue date).
    • Sponsorship letter, copy of the first page of the sponsor’s passport.
11. Medical insurance
    • Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa during your stay in Azerbaijan
    • Minimum coverage 30,000 euros (original and copy)
    • The Embassy may require additional documents

Work Visa Documents Checklist in Azerbaijan

1. Application form
   • Fully completed in English, signed and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in the case of minors under 18 years of age)
2. Passport
   • Valid for at least 6 months after the date of your transit through Azerbaijan
   • Signed by the owner
   • Passport not older than 10 years (issued within the last 10 years)
   • At least 1-2 free “visa pages”
   • Undamaged photos are securely attached to the passport
3. Two photos
   • New! Should not be more than 6 months old.
   • The front of the face is 70-80% (32-26mm) coverage of the photo.
   • White background.
   • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or spectacle frames.
   • Size 3×4
4. ID card
   • Valid for at least two months after the date of your transit through Azerbaijan
5. Residence permit/Visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
   • Valid for at least two months after the date of your transit through Azerbaijan
6. Photocopies
   • Copy of the main page of your passport
   • 1 copy of residence permit/visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
   • Copies of previous visas
   • Copy of visa for final destination (if available)
7. Travel itinerary
   • Flight booking
   • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/booking with full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact info, booking link)
8. Confirmation of the purpose of the visit
   • Invitation letter from your business partner in Azerbaijan
9. Letter from local employer/sponsor (proof of employment), if applicable
   The letter must contain:
   • Name, mailing address and phone number of the sponsor/company
   • Information about the applicant’s working position, date of commencement of employment and salary
   • Duration of leave (estimated date of resumption of duties) and purpose of travel
   • A valid copy of the trade license and company ownership documents (if the person is the owner of the company).
   • Letter from university (if student)
   • Copy of the sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) attached to the sponsor’s letter (if the applicant is a dependent)
10. Proof of availability of funds
    In case of self-financing:
    • As a rule, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • Personal bank statement showing your financial movements (for at least the last 3 months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveller’s checks
    • Salary
    • Proof of having a job
    • A document confirming the sponsor’s willingness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Confirmation of prepaid accommodation
    • Document on residence in a private house
    • Confirmation of prepaid transport
    • Other
    In case of sponsorship:
    • Sponsor’s current account bank statement for the last 3 months (showing sponsor’s name, ending balance and issue date).
    • Sponsorship letter, copy of the first page of the sponsor’s passport.
11. Medical insurance • Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa during your stay in Azerbaijan • Minimum coverage 30,000 euros (original and copy)
    • The Embassy may require additional documents

Tourist / Visitor Visa Documents Checklist in Azerbaijan

1. Original Passport with 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
2. Scanned 2 Photos (3.5×4.5 cm, white background and matte finish).
3. Cover Letter must be required
4. Proofs of Sufficient Funds (Scanned Bank Account Statement for 6 months, attested & signed by the bank)
5. Proof of Income being Taxed (Income Tax Returns of 3 years) (Scanned)
6. Proof of Present Employment or Business (Registration Deed, N.O.C from Employer etc.) (Scanned)
7. Travel Itinerary with Day Wise Detailed Proposal, Hotel Confirmation Voucher & Flight Tickets Copies. (Scanned)
8. If you are going on an invitation then Invitation Letter with ID proof of the Inviter along with 3 months bank account. (Scanned)