2026 Quick Answer for Chinese Travelers
Under the bilateral agreement in force since July 2025, holders of ordinary People's Republic of China passports can enter Azerbaijan visa-free for up to 30 days per entry (not exceeding 90 cumulative days in any 180-day period). In addition, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR ordinary passports enjoy temporary visa-free entry (up to 3 entries of 30 days each) from 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2027. Chinese travelers requiring a pre-documented eVisa for specific purposes or exceeding unilateral entry limits can also apply online via the ASAN eVisa system.
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 Chinese travelers flying into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD):
Departure Hubs: Beijing Capital/Daxing (PEK/PKX), Urumqi (URC)
Direct Silk Road air corridor linking Beijing and Urumqi with Baku (GYD).
Departure Hubs: Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Hong Kong (HKG)
Daily connections from East and South China into Baku.
Chinese 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; Chinese eVisa holders departing from China 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.
Chinese nationals residing in the GCC enjoy the same 30-day visa-free entry per trip (up to 90 days in 180 days) on their ordinary PRC passport.
Yes. Ordinary PRC passport holders can enter Azerbaijan visa-free for up to 30 days per entry, up to a cumulative total of 90 days within any 180-day period. For work, study, or stays beyond that framework, a visa is required.
From 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2027, holders of Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR ordinary passports can enter Azerbaijan visa-free up to 3 times for up to 30 days per entry.
Because ordinary PRC passports now belong to Azerbaijan's mutual visa-free group, verify current Boyuk Kesik railway border guidance before booking; however, flying between Tbilisi (TBS) and Baku (GYD) remains the fastest and most reliable route while road borders remain closed until 2 January 2027.
Yes. Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and China Southern Airlines operate nonstop flights from Beijing and Urumqi (URC) directly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
Yes! Even when entering visa-free, any stay in Azerbaijan longer than 15 days requires free address registration with the State Migration Service within 15 days of arrival.