All visa related work of Azerbaijan are administered in Pakistan by the Embassy of the Azerbaijan, which is located in Islamabad. The country does not own any other consulate or representative office that could handle these requests in Pakistan.
If you need visa or consulate service, you have to secure an appointment through the official electronic portal. The embassy does not entertain the appointment booking process through walk-ins, and also keep in mind that there are no authorized third-party agents or private visa centers for Azerbaijan.
1. Embassy of Azerbaijan – Islamabad
- Location: Plot 1D & 1E, Diplomatic Enclave II, Islamabad
- Telephone: +92-51-2600704, +92-51-2600703
- Fax: +92-51-2600720
- Email: [email protected]
- Consular Timings: Services are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
- Appointment Policy: Since May 2024, all candidates must have to register and book their slots via the official portal: appointment.mfa.gov.az. Applications submitted outside this system will not be processed.
2. No VFS or Private Agents
Unlike many other countries, Azerbaijan does not use VFS Global, Gerry’s, or similar third-party service providers in Pakistan. Everything is handled only through the Embassy in Islamabad.
3. Visa Fees
- Single-entry visa: USD 20
- Multiple-entry visa: USD 350
- Single transit visa: USD 20
- Double transit visa: USD 40
Exemption: Holders of diplomatic passports from Pakistan are allowed to travel to Azerbaijan without visa of up to 30 days stays.
Processing Time: Normally takes around 7 working days.
4. Visa Application Process
To apply for an Azerbaijan visa in Pakistan, follow these steps:
- Book your appointment online via the Electronic Appointment Portal.
- Visit the Embassy in Islamabad on the given date and submit your documents in person.
- Provide biometric data.
- Attend an interview if asked.
- Wait for your application to be processed and approved.
5. Documents Required
Applicants generally need to prepare the following:
- Completed visa application form (neatly filled by hand).
- Original passport (copies not accepted).
- Two recent passport sized pictures with plain white background.
- Official Letter of Invitation from Azerbaijan (endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baku).
- Bank statement showing financial stability.
- Hotel booking confirmation.
- Return flight ticket.
- Valid medical certificate.
Always cross-check the latest requirements on official embassy website.
6. Key Points to Remember
- Azerbaijan has just one diplomatic mission in Pakistan (Embassy in Islamabad).
- Visa and consular services are handled exclusively by this Embassy; there are no offices in Karachi, Lahore, or elsewhere.
- All appointments must be made online; walk-in applications are not accepted.
- Avoid dealing with unauthorized agents or middlemen to prevent fraud.
- Certain passport holders (diplomatic/official) can enter without a visa for up to 30 days.
7. Other Consular Services
Besides visas, the Embassy also assists with:
- Issuing or renewing passports (ordinary, diplomatic, or service).
- Civil registration services (birth, marriage, death certificates, and name changes).
- Notarial services.
- Citizenship applications, including recognition or resumption.
- Electronic signature certificates for Azerbaijani nationals abroad.
- Emergency travel documents for citizens returning to Azerbaijan.
