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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Azerbaijan has simplified visa procedures for five Asian countries and all Gulf Cooperation Council member states, allowing their citizens to apply for visas upon arrival.
What does the change mean? Nationals of Bahrain, China, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and South Korea may apply for single-entry visas that are valid for 30 days upon arrival at the airport. This procedure already applies to citizens of the United Arab Emirates.
Background: The Foreign Ministry announced the change to increase business contacts and promote tourism to the country.
BAL Analysis: Business travelers should indicate the purpose of their visit when applying for a visa on arrival, and will be issued a business visa valid for a single entry of 30 days. Employees in certain industries, such as mining, manufacturing, IT, and others, are allowed to perform work on a business visa if they have documentation confirming secondment by an employer.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Azerbaijan. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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