2026 Quick Answer for French Travelers
French passport holders require an approved Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa prior to visiting Baku. The online eVisa grants a single entry for up to 30 days within a 90-day validity window. Whether flying nonstop on Azerbaijan Airlines from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or connecting via Istanbul or Frankfurt, French travelers only need a clear scan of their passport bio-data page.
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 French travelers flying into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD):
Departure Hubs: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Direct service linking Paris CDG with Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
Departure Hubs: Paris (CDG/ORY), Lyon (LYS), Nice (NCE), Marseille (MRS)
Daily one-stop connections from Paris and regional French cities.
French 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; French eVisa holders departing from France 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.
French citizens holding a UAE or GCC residence permit valid for 6+ months can use the GCC resident arrival desk or pre-book their ASAN eVisa online.
Yes. French ordinary passport holders must obtain an Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa before departure. Visa on arrival is not available to French tourists unless they hold a valid 6+ month GCC residence permit.
Standard processing is 3 business days ($59.99 all fees included). If you are flying soon from Paris, Urgent (within 24 hours, $99.99) and Super Fast (3–5 hours, $119.99) options are available.
No. The Tbilisi–Baku passenger train only admits Azerbaijani nationals and permanent visa-free passports, and road crossings remain closed until January 2027. French eVisa holders must enter Azerbaijan by air.
Yes. You must print the A4 PDF eVisa sent to your email and carry it with the same French passport used on your application.
If your trip in Azerbaijan lasts more than 15 days, you must be registered with the State Migration Service within 15 days of arrival. Hotels do this free of charge for their guests.