Azerbaijan passport power
Asia · PassRank 71 · ranked 118th of 199
The Azerbaijan passport has a PassRank score of 71 in 2026, placing it 118th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 35 destinations visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA — that is 71 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 40 require an e-visa and 87 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Azerbaijan passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 35 |
| Visa on arrival | 33 |
| eTA / ETA | 3 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 71 |
| e-Visa | 40 |
| Visa required | 87 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 71. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Azerbaijan itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (35)
Countries and territories the Azerbaijan passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 28 days |
| Belarus | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Grenada | — |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Iran | 14 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 90 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (33)
Destinations that issue the Azerbaijan passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Syria | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (3)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Azerbaijan passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Suriname | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (40)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Singapore | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zambia | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (87)
Destinations where Azerbaijan passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| South Africa | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Azerbaijan passport holders visit visa-free?
The Azerbaijan passport has a PassRank score of 71, meaning holders can enter 71 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 35 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA. A further 40 require an e-visa and 87 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Azerbaijan passport's rank in 2026?
The Azerbaijan passport ranks 118th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 71. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Azerbaijan need a visa for the United States?
Azerbaijan passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Azerbaijan PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Azerbaijan passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (35), visa on arrival (33) and eTA/ETA (3). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21