Azerbaijan offers two official ASAN eVisa speeds: the Standard eVisa is issued within 3 working days for a $26 government fee, while the Urgent eVisa is issued within 3 hours—including on weekends and Azerbaijani public holidays—for a $61 government fee. Both grant the exact same 90-day validity and 30-day single-entry stay.
Turnaround Time: 3 Working Days (Standard) vs 3 Hours (Urgent)
When applying for an Azerbaijan eVisa, the only difference between the Standard and Urgent options is processing speed and fee—the resulting eVisa document, 90-day validity window, and 30-day stay allowance are identical. However, understanding how "working days" are counted in Baku is essential if your flight is within the next week.
The Standard ASAN eVisa is processed within 3 working days. In Azerbaijan, Saturdays, Sundays, and official public holidays (including multi-day holidays like New Year and the Novruz spring festival in late March) do not count as working days. If you submit a Standard application on a Thursday evening before a holiday Friday, three working days may span almost an entire calendar week.
By contrast, the Urgent ASAN eVisa is processed within 3 hours regardless of weekends or Azerbaijani public holidays. That 24/7 turnaround makes the Urgent tier a reliable safety net for travelers who realize at the last minute—or at the airport—that their nationality requires an eVisa before boarding a flight to Baku.
- Standard processing clock: Up to 3 working days (Monday–Friday, excluding Azerbaijani public holidays).
- Urgent processing clock: Within 3 hours, operating 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.
- Recommended lead time for Standard: Apply at least 4 to 7 calendar days before your flight (and up to 90 days ahead).
- Recommended use case for Urgent: Flights departing within 72 hours, weekend filings, or travel during Azerbaijani holidays.
Complete Cost Breakdown: Standard vs Urgent Azerbaijan eVisa
On the official ASAN Visa schedule, both tiers include the same $20 state duty, plus an administrative service fee that varies by speed. For the Standard eVisa, the ASAN service fee is $6, bringing the official government portion to $26. For the Urgent eVisa, the ASAN service fee is $41, bringing the official government portion to $61.
When you order through our platform, we show the government fee and our review/filing fee transparently at checkout: Standard ($59.99 all-in, $26 government + $33.99 service), Rush ($160.99 all-in, $61 urgent government + $99.99 service), and Express ($180.99 all-in, $61 urgent government + $119.99 priority service). Every application is checked for MRZ accuracy and passport validity before submission because Azerbaijani government fees are non-refundable on rejected or mistyped applications.
- Standard tier: $26 government fee ($20 duty + $6 ASAN fee) · $59.99 all-in with pre-submission specialist review.
- Urgent tier: $61 government fee ($20 duty + $41 ASAN fee) · $160.99 Rush / $180.99 Express all-in.
- Refund rule: Azerbaijani authorities do not refund the $26 or $61 government fee if an applicant mistypes their passport number or birth date.
When Does the 90-Day Validity Window Start on Standard vs Urgent Visas?
During the application process, you select your intended date of entry into Azerbaijan. For a Standard eVisa, the system requires you to pick a start date at least 3 working days after your application date. Once issued, your 90-day validity window begins on that chosen start date, and you may enter Azerbaijan on any day within those 90 days for a single stay of up to 30 days.
With an Urgent eVisa, your visa validity can begin on the very same day you apply, allowing immediate boarding once the approved PDF lands in your inbox.
How to Avoid Processing Delays on Either Tier
Even a 3-hour Urgent eVisa can be delayed or rejected if the uploaded passport bio page is blurry, cut off along the bottom MRZ code, or belongs to a passport with less than 3 months validity remaining after the 90-day visa window expires. Double-check that your first and last names match the MRZ line character for character before submitting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Urgent Azerbaijan eVisa compared to the Standard eVisa? — The Urgent Azerbaijan eVisa is issued within 3 hours (including on weekends and public holidays), whereas the Standard Azerbaijan eVisa takes up to 3 working days (excluding weekends and holidays).
What is the fee difference between Standard and Urgent Azerbaijan eVisas? — The official government fee is $26 for the Standard eVisa ($20 state fee + $6 service fee) and $61 for the Urgent eVisa ($20 state fee + $41 service fee)—a $35 government fee difference.
Is the Urgent Azerbaijan eVisa processed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays? — Yes. The 3-hour Urgent ASAN eVisa processes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Azerbaijani national holidays such as Novruz.
Do Standard and Urgent Azerbaijan eVisas give the same length of stay? — Yes. Both the Standard and Urgent tiers issue the exact same single-entry eVisa valid for 90 days, allowing a maximum stay of up to 30 days in Azerbaijan.
Can I upgrade a pending Standard Azerbaijan eVisa to Urgent after submission? — No. Once a Standard eVisa application has been submitted to the ASAN system, its processing tier cannot be modified; if you need immediate 3-hour issuance, a separate Urgent application is required.
What happens if I make a typo on my Urgent Azerbaijan eVisa application? — If your approved eVisa has a mistyped passport number or birth date, airlines will refuse boarding and the government fee is non-refundable. Our specialists check every field against your passport scan before filing.
