How do I check if the Azerbaijan visa issue to me is genuine or fake?

One thing is to secure a visa to Azerbaijan by following the proper channels with the concerned authorities and another is the fear that you will actually be issued a fake one when you are supposed to be given a genuine one and that is particularly when you have availed of the services of a third-party organization that you are not familiar with. The counterfeit visa may lead to refusal of entry, financial loss, fines, and even a ban from future entry to Azerbaijan. This is how to check to know whether the Azerbaijan visa you processed is real or not.

Understand the types of Azerbaijan visas

Azerbaijan issues two main types of visas:

E-Visa (ASAN visa): This is the most common choice for tourists and business travelers.
Sticker visa: Affixed directly into your passport, issued by an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate.

Knowing which type you applied for will help you identify the correct verification method.

Check the source of issue

If your visa was issued directly by an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate—meaning you submitted your passport there yourself and received it back with the visa inside—it is highly likely to be authentic.
If you have used a third-party visa service, the risk is greater when you use an unfamiliar/unknown agency and you cannot confirm positive experiences from other travelers who have used this particular agency. In this situation you should recheck the authenticity of your visa prior to traveling.

How to verify an e-visa

If you applied for an ASAN e-visa, you can verify its authenticity on the official Azerbaijan government website:

Visit the official ASAN Visa verification page (evisa.gov.az/en/check-status).
Enter your application number, passport number, and date of birth.
The system will confirm whether your visa is valid, along with its issue and expiry dates.

If the system does not recognize your details, your e-visa may be fake or there may have been an application error.

How to verify a sticker visa

For a sticker visa:

Check for security features such as microprinting, holograms, and watermarks.
Verify that the visa includes:
- Your correct full name and passport number.
- Visa type, validity dates, and number of entries.
- The official stamp and signature from the issuing embassy or consulate.

If in doubt, contact the Azerbaijani embassy or consulate that issued the visa. They can confirm whether your visa number is in their system.

Warning signs of a fake visa

Be cautious if:

The visa contains misspellings or poor-quality printing.
There is some personal information which is wrong or mismatched.
The email came from an unofficial-looking address and it did not look like an official email.
On the internet, the organization issuing it is unverifiable.

Best practices to avoid fake visas

Always apply through an Azerbaijani embassy or consulate or the official government portal. The ASAN e-visa is usually processed within 3 working days, and the fee must be paid online through the official system only — never via personal bank accounts. Avoid informal channels or unverified agencies.
It is also necessary to avoid unknown visa agencies and avoid agencies that cannot provide verifiable references
Retain all the receipts of applications and confirmation mails and payment documents.

Final thoughts

In case you got your Azerbaijan visa at the embassy, the consulate, or the official ASAN e-visa portal, you are sure of legitimate documents. In case you have used a third-party service that you do not really know, then take some time to check on your visa online or by calling the authority issuing it. Only a couple minutes of checking is what can help you avoid major inconveniences during travelling.

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