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Hungarian citizens are eligible to apply for Azerbaijan online e-visa. It is a single-entry, short-term stay permit that allows you to remain in the country for a period of 30 days. The visa will have a validity period of 90 days.

The positive aspect of electronic visas is that the applicant isn’t required to visit an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate. Instead, they can apply online through a straightforward Azerbaijan online visa application process.

About Azerbaijan ASAN Visa

The Republic of Azerbaijan introduced its electronic visa category in January 2017, allowing citizens of over 90 countries to obtain a visa right from the comfort of their homes. The visa is called an ASAN visa. It has made travelling to Azerbaijan all the more hassle-free and convenient for Hungarian citizens. They can obtain a visa Within 3 - 5 Working Days and even apply for an Azerbaijan urgent visa that can be obtained Within 1 - 3 Working Days.

Who can Apply For Azerbaijan e-Visa?

Hungarian citizens whose purpose of travel is:

• Tourism
• Business
• Science
• Education
• Culture
• Sports
• Humanitarian
• Medical treatments
• Personal trip
• Official trip

Applying for Azerbaijan e-Visa

Azerbaijan e-visa process is exceptionally user-friendly. You need to complete a visa application form, which is just like the standard visa form. You will enter personal details such as full name, surname, date of birth, gender/age, nationality, occupation, residential address, email address, and contact number. In the next section, you will enter passport-related details, including passport number, country of issuance, date of issuance, expiry date, etc. If you are a dual national, choose one of the two passports and use the information on its biography page to fill out the personal and passport data in your Azerbaijan e-visa form.

There will be a section on travel history and the Azerbaijan visit itinerary. In this section, you will type in the date of your arrival in Azerbaijan, the purpose of your visits, such as medical treatment, tourism, or business, and a bit about your recent travelling endeavours (if any).

Paying the Visa Processing Fees

Every traveller wishing to apply for Azerbaijan e-Visa must pay visa processing fees when applying online. The Azerbaijan visa fee payment process will be conducted entirely online via a secure payment gateway. The applicant must have access to an international debit/credit card to make the payment, or else, they can use a PayPal account for this purpose. The visa application process will not continue any further if you fail to make the payment. Currently, you can select between three visa processing options, including the following:

• Standard Processing- Visa will be processed Within 3 - 5 Working Days and will No additional cost
• Rush Processing- Visa will be processed Within 1 - 3 Working Days and will cost 59 USD
• Super Rush Processing- Visa will be processed Within 3 - 6 Hours and will cost 99 USD

Points to Remember

• Make sure that your passport is valid for three months after you depart from Azerbaijan or six months, which should start from the date of your arrival in the country; otherwise, your visa application will be rejected.
• You cannot visit Nagorno-Karabakh or other regions of Azerbaijan that the Republic of Armenia currently occupies since 1991. It is against Azerbaijan law to visit these disputed regions, and you will be declared a violator of local law if you visit them. This may result in a permanent or temporary entry ban and/or a hefty fine.
• The e-Visa will become invalid if not used within its 90-day validity period.
• Hungary citizens won’t require a visa to leave the international transit area.
• You must obtain a visa before you arrive in Azerbaijan because the visa on arrival facility is no longer active for Hungary citizens.

E-Visa Documentation Requirements

Before submitting an online application form, eligible Hungarian citizens are required to produce digital copies of certain documents, which include:

• A digital copy of a valid passport.
• Means of payment- a debit or credit card
• Passport size photograph no more than six months old

You must also provide a current email address to receive the approved e-Visa and other updates/notifications about the e-Visa status. In addition to this, travellers must provide the accommodation address where they will be staying while in Azerbaijan.

Entry Requirements

After six days, a PCR test will be taken, and if the result is negative, their quarantine will be shortened. It must be noted that the test will be taken at the traveller’s expense. Upon arrival, all travellers will be subject to COVID-19 testing and those who display coronavirus symptoms will be dispatched to the airport’s medical facility for further testing.

Visa Extension

Please note that it is impossible to extend the validity of your ASAN visa while you are staying in Azerbaijan. The e-Visa validity is 90 days, but the traveller cannot stay for more than 30 days on a single trip. In case you want to extend your stay, you can apply only after departing from Azerbaijan. This rule applies to a stateless person as well.

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