Get a Azerbaijan Visa

Business Travel Requirements for a Azerbaijan Visa for Canadian Citizens

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

2. Photographs

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
   • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide a Business Introduction Letter from your Canadian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Canadian mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visacentral.ca/forms?formname=Canada-Business-Cover-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

4. Visa Application Form

   You must provide one completed visa application form. The application form must:

   • Include answers for all fields. If something does not apply, enter "N/A"
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed

5. Letter of Invitation

   Single or double entry visas: For single and double entry business visas, you must provide an official letter of invitation from the company or organization hosting you in Azerbaijan. The letter must:

   • Be written in Azerbaijani
   • Be written on official company letterhead
   • Be accompanied with a copy of the charter and state registration certificate of the company/organization
   • Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
   • Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter
   • Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa

    

   Multiple entry visas: Business applicants for multiple entry visas must provide an official letter of invitation that can only be sent through the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. For more details you may contact:

   Consular Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan:
   4 Shikhali Gurbanov Str.,
   Baku, AZ 1009
   Telephone: 99450 760 0663

6. Letter of Authorization

   You must provide a signed letter authorizing VisaCentral to process your visa application on your behalf.

7. Medical Certificate

   Applicants must provide a medical certificate stating that they are not infected by COVID-19.

8. VisaCentral Order Form

   You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:

   • Include a valid email address and payment information
   • Include your signature in blue or black ink

9. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:

   • Include a flight itinerary showing entry to Azerbaijan

10. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

    Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.