You need a passport and a visa to enter Azerbaijan. Acquire a visa that covers the dates of your trip before you go. Visit the Embassy of Azerbaijan’s website for the most current visa information.

• Electronic visas (E-Visas) are available through the “ASAN Visa” system.
• An E-Visa is:
  • Typically issued within 3 work days of the online application.
  • Valid for a single entry within 90 days of issuance and permits a 30-day stay in Azerbaijan.
  • $20, paid online.
  • Sent to you via email, after approval, and you must print this information and present it to border security officials on arrival in Azerbaijan.
• Multiple-entry visas valid for up to 365 days are available through the Embassy of Azerbaijan.
• You must register with the State Migration Service (SMS) within 15 calendar days of arrival if your intended period of stay is more than 15 days. Visit the State Migration Service website for the most current registration information. If you do not register, you may need to pay a fine before departing the country.
• Law enforcement officials have at times detained individuals from Armenia or with Armenian surnames for questioning or denied them entry into the country. Such individuals may encounter anti-Armenian sentiments while in Azerbaijan.
• Individuals with “Republic of Artsakh” entry stamps in their passport could be questioned or denied entry upon arrival to Azerbaijan.

Land Borders: Entry into Azerbaijan is possible only by air. Foreigners are permitted to exit by land and sea.

HIV/AIDS Restrictions: Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors to and foreign residents of Azerbaijan. Medical tests at designated clinics in Azerbaijan are required for those applying for temporary or permanent residence permits. Please verify this information with the Embassy of Azerbaijan before you travel. Find information on dual nationality, prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites.

You need a valid passport to enter Georgia. U.S. citizens may enter, reside, work or study in Georgia without a visa for up to 365 days. Border authorities are free to ask questions and can deny entry to anyone at their discretion, regardless of citizenship.

U.S. Embassy Tbilisi cannot ask Georgian Immigration officials to let U.S. citizens enter. Visit the website of the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the latest visa information.  Go to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for immunization information. 

• U.S. citizens who overstay the permitted 365-day period will be fined.
• If transiting Georgia, law enforcement and border officials may ask about why you are traveling, if you have enough funds, insurance, hotel reservations, return tickets, and invitations before granting entry. 
• Dual national U.S.-Georgian citizens should be aware:
  • Georgian law requires Georgian citizens to enter and leave Georgia on Georgian passports. This rule also applies to dual nationals. The Government of Georgia may consider a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Georgia to be a Georgian citizen. 
  • Non-Georgians must enter and exit Georgia on the same nationality passport. 
  • Under Georgian law, U.S.-Georgian dual-national males between the ages of 18 and 27 may be subject to military conscription.  For more, visit the Georgian Ministry of Defense webpage. 
  • For a Georgian residency permit, contact ,the Georgian Ministry of Justice. 
• Foreign documents for official use in Georgia must have an apostille. This includes the documents used to apply for a Georgian residency permit or to document the birth of a child born in Georgia. 
• The U.S. Embassy cannot, in any case, authenticate a document issued in the United States. This is true even if the document has been notarized there. See the Department’s pages on Judicial Assistance and Notarial and/or Authentication Service. They have more information on apostilles. 

Traveling From/Through Europe: If you are traveling from or through Europe, be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement.   

• Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your period of stay if you plan on transiting a Schengen country. Please review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page.  
• We recommend you have at least 6 month’s validity remaining.  
• You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket.  
• For more information about visas for the Schengen area, see the Schengen Visa page.  
• Visit the Embassy of Georgia for the most current visa information. 

The U.S. Department of State does not know of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to Georgia. There are none for foreign residents either. 

Find information on dual nationality, prevention of international child abduction, and customs information on our websites. 

You need a valid passport to enter Armenia. U.S. citizens are allowed visa-free entry to Armenia for up to 180 days per year. For visits of longer than 180 days, you must apply for a residency permit through the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Visit their website for the most current visa information.

• Armenian law requires that Armenian citizens, including dual nationals, enter and depart Armenia on Armenian passports. Even if you naturalized in the United States, the Government of Armenia may still consider you an Armenian citizen. Children born in the United States to two Armenian citizens may also be considered Armenian citizens. Please read the information about Armenian citizenship at the website of the Embassy of Armenia and also review the Dual Nationality information in the “Local Laws and Special Circumstances” section below.
• If you possess an Armenian “special passport” (a residency permit), you still need a valid U.S. passport to enter Armenia. Border guards have refused to admit U.S. citizens carrying “special passports.” Please visit the Embassy of Armenia website for further details. 

Border with Azerbaijan: The border with Azerbaijan remains closed and the U.S. embassy has prohibited embassy employees and their families from non-essential travel to certain border regions due to the ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijani conflict, see the current Armenia Travel Advisory for details.

Border with Turkey: The land border with Turkey remains closed.

Border with Iran: See the Iran travel advisory. The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against all travel to Iran.

Russian Arrest Warrants: Armenia routinely shares information about foreign visitors with Russian law enforcement and security services. U.S. citizens may be detained by Armenian authorities upon entry or exit based on Russia law enforcement or security service information. Former and current U.S. government and military personnel with prior travel to Russia may face increased scrutiny.

Traveling Through Europe: While Armenia is not located in the Schengen area, many flights to Armenia originate in that area of Europe. If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement.

• Your passport should be valid for six months beyond the period of stay.
• If you plan on transiting a Schengen country review, our U.S. Travelers in Europe page..
• You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket.
• For additional information about visas for the Schengen area, see the Schengen Visa page.

HIV/AIDS Entry Restrictions: The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Armenia.

Find information on dual nationality, prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites.