Visa issuance for guests of the Formula 1 stage in Baku has been simplified

On August 25, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed an order to simplify visa procedures for foreign citizens and stateless persons who will arrive in the country in connection with the upcoming Formula 1 competitions.

In accordance with the order, from August 25 to September 30, foreigners can obtain a visa directly at international airports in Azerbaijan. To do this, they must show documents confirming that they have arrived in the country in connection with the Formula 1 stage. These documents include a card confirming accreditation in accordance with the rules of Formula One Management Limited and the International Automobile Federation, or another document confirming accreditation; an accreditation card confirming accreditation in the Baku City Ring operating company; a ticket to the competition.

Baku will host the next stage of the Formula 1 races from September 19 to 21.

Earlier, residents of the capital of Azerbaijan expressed dissatisfaction with the inconveniences that arose during the preparation and holding of the races, and called the expenses for their holding in vain. Doubts about the economic feasibility of the expenses for holding the races were also expressed by the Azerbaijani opposition.