Azerbaijani president eases visa procedures for foreign visitors of F1

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order "On simplifying visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons arriving in the Republic of Azerbaijan in connection with the upcoming Formula 1 races in Baku in 2026."

Under the order, foreigners and stateless persons travelling to Azerbaijan for the Formula 1 races may obtain visas at the country’s international airports from August 25 through September 30, Caliber.Az reports, citing the official website of the Azerbaijani president.

One of the following documents will serve as grounds for issuing a visa:

A card confirming accreditation in accordance with the rules of Formula One Management Limited and the International Automobile Federation (FIA), or another document confirming accreditation;

A card confirming accreditation with the Baku City Circuit operating company;

A ticket, including an electronic one, to the Formula 1 races or a document confirming the purchase of a ticket.

The State Migration Service was instructed to notify airlines operating flights to Azerbaijan about the simplified visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons travelling to the country in connection with Formula 1.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov