Iranian visa for Azerbaijani citizens
A visa is NOT required for Azerbaijani passport holders visiting Iran for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Azerbaijani citizens to enter Iran for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Iran e-visa for Azerbaijani citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iran visa on arrival for Azerbaijani citizens | Not Available | |
Iran tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Azerbaijani passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iran.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iran.
If you are looking for Iran visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Azerbaijan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iran nearest your place of residence.
- Baku: The Embassy of Iran in Baku, Azerbaijan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 21 minutes)
- Nakhchivan: The Consulate General of Iran in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 21 minutes)
Iran visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iran diplomatic mission offices to Azerbaijan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Azerbaijan traveling to Iran from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Azerbaijan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 203 | N/A |
| 2009 | 212 | 4.43% |
| 2010 | 294 | 38.68% |
| 2011 | 335 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 383 | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 477 | 24.54% |
| 2014 | 497 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 524 | 5.43% |
| 2016 | 494 | -5.73% |
| 2017 | 487 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 730 | 49.90% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iran & Azerbaijan comparison
Iran's area is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi), while the area of Azerbaijan is approximately 82,658 km2 (31,914 sq mi). This means Azerbaijan is 19.70 times smaller than Iran.
As of October 2025, Iran's population is ~89.5 million people - 78,851,981 more people than the population of Azerbaijan.
We have highlighted Iran & Azerbaijan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iran | Azerbaijan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 89,452,490 | 10,600,509 | 78.9 million more people live in Iran than Azerbaijan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 61 | 93 | Iran has 32 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Azerbaijan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 33 | Iran passport holders visit 21 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 83 | 58 | Iranian hosts 25 more foreign missions than Azerbaijan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Azerbaijan travel to Iran in one year?
The number of visitors from Azerbaijan visiting Iran in 2018 was approximately 730.
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- Tehran to Baku: 984.23 km (611.57 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 3 minutes
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