Azerbaijan Introduces Special Visa Portal for COP29 Delegates

Baku, The Gulf Observer: In preparation for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to be held in Baku from November 11th to 22nd, 2024, the Government of Azerbaijan has implemented a series of measures to facilitate travel for dignitaries, delegations, and guests attending the conference.

As part of these preparations, the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company has launched a dedicated online portal for obtaining the COP29 Special Visa. The new platform, accessible at www.evisa.gov.az/cop29, was developed in collaboration with the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. This portal, a module of the ASAN Visa Portal, is designed to streamline the visa application process for participants.

The portal is available in multiple languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, and Korean, to accommodate the nearly 200 countries expected to attend COP29. It offers 24/7 support and provides a fully electronic, paperless visa application process.

To obtain the COP29 Special Visa, officials, delegations, and other guests must first complete registration through the UNFCCC’s online registration system. Following this registration, the COP29 Special Visa can be obtained free of charge within three business days.

Comprehensive guidelines for obtaining the COP29 Special Visa are available through an electronic manual and instructional animation on the portal.