2026 Quick Answer for Saudi Travelers
Saudi Arabian citizens benefit from a temporary unilateral visa waiver from 15 February 2026 to 15 February 2027 allowing up to 3 entries of 30 days each without a visa (from the 4th entry, or after 15 Feb 2027, an ASAN eVisa or airport VOA is required). Foreign expatriates living in Saudi Arabia with a valid Saudi Iqama (valid 6+ months) can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival at Baku (GYD) or apply online for an ASAN eVisa before departure.
Every tier includes the official Azerbaijan government state & service fee plus expert passport verification before filing.
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Filed via the priority ASAN Urgent channel (processes on weekends and Azerbaijani public holidays).
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Common nonstop and 1-stop routes used by Saudi travelers flying into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD):
Departure Hubs: Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), Dammam (DMM)
Direct scheduled flights from Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam into Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD).
Departure Hubs: Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED)
Full-service nonstop operations serving family and leisure travelers to Baku.
Saudi 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; Saudi eVisa holders departing from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia must hold a valid digital/physical Saudi Iqama with over 6 months remaining to qualify for Visa on Arrival at Baku Airport, or apply online for the ASAN eVisa if their passport nationality is on the 88-country eVisa list.
Between 15 February 2026 and 15 February 2027, Saudi citizens can enter Azerbaijan visa-free up to 3 times (maximum 30 days per visit). For a 4th visit within that period, or after 15 February 2027, Saudi citizens can obtain an ASAN eVisa online or a 30-day visa on arrival at Baku Airport.
Yes. Foreign residents of Saudi Arabia holding a Saudi residence permit (Iqama) valid for at least 6 months from arrival can get a 30-day single-entry visa on arrival at Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport (GYD), or pre-apply for an ASAN eVisa online if their passport is eVisa-eligible.
flynas, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), and Saudia operate direct flights from Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), and Dammam (DMM) to Baku (GYD) in roughly 3 to 4 hours.
No. Azerbaijan's road borders remain closed to passenger entry until at least 2 January 2027. Travelers visiting both Georgia and Azerbaijan must fly between Tbilisi (TBS) and Baku (GYD).
Yes. Any visitor staying in Azerbaijan for more than 15 days must be registered with the State Migration Service within 15 days of arrival. Hotels in Baku and Gabala complete this free registration for guests.