05:52, 26 August 2025

Visa issuance for guests of Formula 1 Baku stage simplified

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Ilham Aliyev signed an order on issuing visas to guests of the Formula 1 stage in Baku at the country's international airports.

As "Caucasian Knot" wrote, the Formula 1 World Championship stage was first held in Baku in 2016 and was held annually until 2019. On the eve of the next stage of the race in 2024, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed an order to simplify the issuance of visas to foreigners and stateless persons who arrived in connection with the competition. The winner of the stage was McLaren driver Oscar Piastri.

In 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the race stage in Baku was first postponed and then cancelled. In 2021, the races were held without spectators due to coronavirus restrictions.

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, Oxu.az writes.

According to 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 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 costs of holding them in vain. The Azerbaijani opposition also expressed doubts about the economic feasibility of spending on the races.

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