Business travel to Baku, planned from Pakistan
Baku is Azerbaijan’s capital and the centre of the Caspian oil and gas industry. Relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan are close, and Pakistani companies go there for energy, construction, defence, food and pharmaceutical trade, and for government-to-government projects.
Baku for business travellers from Pakistan
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visa | Azerbaijan issues electronic visas through its official ASAN Visa portal, evisa.gov.az. Confirm there that Pakistani passport holders are eligible for the e-visa type you need before you plan the trip. |
| Stay | The permitted stay and fee are shown on the official portal at the time of application; we confirm them for each trip. |
| Airport | Heydar Aliyev International (GYD), about 25 km from the city centre. |
| Flight time | About 3 to 5 hours direct when flights operate, or one stop via the Gulf or Istanbul. |
| Time zone | One hour behind Pakistan. |
| Energy event | Baku Energy Week, held each June. |
| Money | Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Cards are accepted in hotels and larger shops. |
The ASAN e-visa
Azerbaijan issues electronic visas through its official ASAN Visa portal. We could not read the eligibility list on the official portal directly when we checked, so we confirm Pakistani eligibility, the fee and the permitted stay on the official site for each trip, rather than relying on third-party websites. Use only evisa.gov.az; many look-alike websites charge extra. If the e-visa does not fit, contact the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Islamabad.
For longer stays, work or repeated visits, other visa types apply, and the host company may need to arrange them with the State Migration Service.
The Caspian energy sector
Baku’s economy is built on oil and gas, and international operators, service companies and contractors have offices there. Baku Energy Week, held each June, combines an oil and gas exhibition with a conference and draws companies from across the region. Pakistani engineering, services and supply firms use it to meet operators and contractors.
- Energy Week in June
- Operators and contractors in the city
- Projects across the Caspian region
Where business happens
Baku is compact, and most meetings are close to the seafront:
- The city centre and the Boulevard for ministries, banks and hotels
- The White City development, east of the centre, for new offices
- The Flame Towers area for hotels and offices
- Baku Expo Center, near the airport road, for exhibitions
- The Port of Baku at Alat for logistics and the Middle Corridor
Getting around and meeting culture
Taxis and ride-hailing are cheap and easy; the metro covers parts of the city. Azerbaijani hospitality is generous, and meetings often continue over tea or dinner. Russian, Azerbaijani and, increasingly, English are used in business. Winters are windy and cold; summers are hot.
How Go Global manages a Baku trip
Visa plan
We check eligibility on the official portal, then apply there or through the Embassy.
Flights
Direct or one-stop routes.
Hotels
Near the seafront or the exhibition venue.
In Baku
Transfers and meeting schedule.
After the trip
One invoice and a trip record.
Baku business travel questions
Can Pakistanis get an e-visa for Azerbaijan?
Confirm on the official portal, evisa.gov.az, before applying; we check eligibility for each trip.
How long can I stay on the e-visa?
The permitted stay is shown on the official portal when you apply; confirm it there.
When is Baku Energy Week?
It is held each June. Check the organiser’s website for the 2027 dates.
Is Baku a good base for the Caspian region?
Yes. Many energy and logistics companies cover the region from Baku.
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Planning a trip to Baku?
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