2026 Quick Answer for Swiss Travelers
Swiss citizens require an approved Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa before traveling to Baku for tourism or business. The online eVisa is valid for 90 days and permits a single entry of up to 30 days. Travelers flying from Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA) only need a clear scan of their Swiss 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 Swiss travelers flying into Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD):
Departure Hubs: Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA), Basel (BSL)
Fast one-stop connections from Zurich, Geneva, and Basel to Baku (GYD).
Swiss 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; Swiss eVisa holders departing from Switzerland 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.
Swiss citizens holding a valid 6+ month GCC residence permit can use the GCC resident arrival desk or pre-apply online.
Yes. Swiss ordinary passport holders must obtain an Azerbaijan ASAN eVisa online prior to travel.
Yes. The ASAN eVisa covers both Tourism and Business trips (meetings, conferences, and trade events) at the same price; simply select Business as your purpose of visit on the application form.
No. Road borders remain closed until at least 2 January 2027, and eVisa holders cannot board the Tbilisi–Baku train. You must fly into Baku (GYD).
Your Swiss passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry date of your 90-day eVisa.
Yes. Stays over 15 days require free registration with the State Migration Service within 15 days of arrival.