Service Entry Visa (Xidməti Viza)

The Service Entry Visa (Xidməti Viza) is an official authorization established to support the entry of individuals traveling to Azerbaijan for government-related or administrative purposes that do not qualify for a full diplomatic visa. It operates under the framework of international protocol and the Migration Code, filling the gap for technical, administrative, and support staff of foreign missions, as well as government officials on official service trips who require formal recognition of their status.

This visa is intended for holders of service or official passports who are visiting Azerbaijan to carry out official duties. It is ideal for government employees, members of official technical delegations, or administrative staff assigned to embassies and consulates. A key distinctive feature is that it requires an official note from the sending government or relevant authority, and like the diplomatic visa, it is typically processed on a reciprocal basis, reflecting the cooperative nature of the official visit.