2026 Quick Answer for Italian Travelers
Italian citizens must hold an approved Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa prior to boarding flights to Baku. The online single-entry eVisa is valid for 90 days and allows a stay of up to 30 days. With direct Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Baku (GYD), Italian travelers only need to upload a 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 Italian travelers flying into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD):
Departure Hubs: Milan Malpensa (MXP), Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Direct scheduled flights from Milan and Rome into Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD).
Departure Hubs: Venice (VCE), Bologna (BLQ), Naples (NAP), Milan (MXP), Rome (FCO)
One-stop connections from across Italy into Baku.
Italian 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; Italian eVisa holders departing from Italy 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.
Italian expats living in the UAE or GCC with 6+ months remaining on their residence card may use the airport VOA desk or pre-apply online.
Yes. Italian ordinary passport holders must obtain an Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa before departure. An Italian Carta d'Identità is not valid for travel to Azerbaijan — a full passport is required.
Yes. Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) operates nonstop flights from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Baku (GYD) in just over 4 hours.
No. Azerbaijan's road borders remain closed until at least 2 January 2027, and the Tbilisi–Baku train only accepts visa-free nationals. Italian eVisa holders must enter by air.
Urgent processing takes within 24 hours ($99.99) and Super Fast takes 3–5 hours ($119.99), including weekends and holidays.
If your stay in Azerbaijan exceeds 15 calendar days, your hotel or host must register your stay within 15 days of arrival.