Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order simplifying visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons travelling to Azerbaijan for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
As reported by İdman.Biz, citing AZERTAC, eligible visitors arriving in connection with the tournament will be able to obtain visas at Azerbaijan's international airports from September 22 to November 5, 2026.
To qualify for the simplified procedure, visitors must present one of the documents specified in the presidential order.
These include an official invitation letter from the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) or a document confirming accreditation through FIFA's electronic registration system in accordance with the governing body's relevant regulations.
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to inform FIFA, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the relevant authorities of foreign countries about the simplified visa procedures.
The ministry will also publish information on the simplified procedure and the possibility of obtaining an electronic visa through the ASAN Visa system on its official online resources, as well as on the websites of Azerbaijani embassies and consulates abroad.
The State Migration Service, meanwhile, has been instructed to inform airlines operating flights to Azerbaijan about the simplified visa arrangements for foreigners and stateless persons travelling to the country in connection with the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival will be held in Azerbaijan in October 2026.
