2026 Quick Answer for South Korean Travelers
Republic of Korea (South Korean) ordinary passport holders benefit from a temporary unilateral visa waiver from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027 allowing up to 3 entries of 30 days each. Outside that window, or starting from a 4th entry, South Korean citizens can either apply online in advance for the Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa (90-day validity, 30-day stay) or obtain a 30-day single-entry Visa on Arrival at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
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 South Korean travelers flying into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD):
Departure Hubs: Seoul Incheon (ICN)
Fast one-stop connections from Seoul Incheon to Baku (GYD).
South Korean 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; South Korean eVisa holders departing from South Korea 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.
South Korean citizens residing in the GCC or flying from Seoul Incheon (ICN) via Doha, Dubai, Tashkent, or Istanbul must arrive by air at Baku (GYD).
From 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027, South Korean ordinary passport holders can enter Azerbaijan visa-free up to 3 times (up to 30 days per trip). Outside those dates or from the 4th visit onward, South Koreans can obtain an online ASAN eVisa or a 30-day Visa on Arrival at Baku Airport (GYD).
No. Road borders remain closed until at least 2 January 2027. Travelers visiting both Georgia and Azerbaijan should fly between Tbilisi (TBS) and Baku (GYD).
Apply online if you are traveling before 1 July 2026, after 1 July 2027, making a 4th trip, or prefer having a printed A4 eVisa before boarding.
At least 3 months beyond the expiration date of your visa or intended stay.
Yes. Any stay exceeding 15 days requires free registration with the State Migration Service within 15 days of arrival.