2026 Quick Answer for Bahraini & Bahrain Resident Travelers
Bahraini citizens benefit from a temporary unilateral visa waiver from 15 February 2026 to 15 February 2027 for up to 3 entries of 30 days each (from the 4th entry, or after 15 Feb 2027, an ASAN eVisa or airport VOA is required). Foreign expatriates living in Bahrain with a valid Bahrain Residence Permit (valid 6+ months) can obtain a 30-day Visa on Arrival at Baku (GYD) or apply online for an ASAN eVisa before boarding Gulf Air.
Every tier includes the official Azerbaijan government state & service fee plus expert passport verification before filing.
$59.99 / traveler
Includes the $29 government fee. Ideal when applying at least 3–5 working days before your flight to Baku (GYD).
$99.99 / traveler
Filed via the priority ASAN Urgent channel (processes on weekends and Azerbaijani public holidays).
$119.99 / traveler
Immediate queue jump and rapid human review for travelers flying to Baku today or tomorrow.
Common nonstop and 1-stop routes used by Bahraini & Bahrain Resident travelers flying into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD):
Departure Hubs: Bahrain International (BAH)
Direct scheduled flights connecting Manama (BAH) with Baku (GYD).
Bahraini & Bahrain Resident travelers holding an Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa must enter the Republic of Azerbaijan by air, landing primarily at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku (GYD), Ganja International Airport (GNJ), or Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ).
All road land borders into Azerbaijan — including Red Bridge from Georgia, Samur from Russia, and Astara from Iran — remain closed to passenger entry until at least 2 January 2027. The Tbilisi–Baku passenger train only accepts Azerbaijani nationals and permanent visa-free passports; Bahraini & Bahrain Resident eVisa holders departing from Bahrain or connecting through Tbilisi must fly into Baku (GYD).
If your stay in Azerbaijan exceeds 15 calendar days, you must register your place of stay with the State Migration Service (migration.gov.az) within 15 days of landing. Registration is free of charge and is normally completed automatically by licensed hotels in Baku, Sheki, or Gabala; travelers staying in private apartments must submit the online registration form themselves to avoid a 300–400 AZN departure fine.
Expatriates residing in Manama must carry a valid Bahrain Residence Permit / CPR with at least 6 months validity remaining to use the Baku Airport VOA counter, or hold a pre-approved ASAN eVisa.
Between 15 February 2026 and 15 February 2027, Bahraini citizens can enter Azerbaijan visa-free up to 3 times (up to 30 days per trip). From the 4th trip or after 15 February 2027, Bahraini citizens can obtain an ASAN eVisa online or a 30-day visa on arrival at Baku Airport.
Yes. Foreign residents holding a Bahrain residence permit valid for more than 6 months from arrival can obtain a 30-day single-entry visa on arrival at Baku (GYD), or pre-apply online for an ASAN eVisa.
Yes. Gulf Air operates direct flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
No. All road borders remain closed to passenger entry until at least 2 January 2027. Travelers must arrive by air.
Yes. Stays over 15 days require free registration with the State Migration Service within 15 days of arrival.