Azerbaijan simplifies visa regime for the period of Formula 1 races

Baku/17.04.21/Turan: On April 17, the head of state signed an order to simplify visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons arriving in Azerbaijan in connection with the organization and holding of the Formula 1 races in June this year. The order says that foreigners and stateless persons arriving in Azerbaijan from May 1 to June 15 will be able to obtain a visa by submitting one of the following documents:

- Accreditation card from Formula One Management Limited - an international race organizer and Accreditation of the International Automobile Federation;

- Accreditation card issued by the City Ring Operating Company in Baku.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan was instructed to inform the relevant foreign bodies about the simplification of visa procedures, and the State Migration Service was instructed to inform the airlines operating flights to Azerbaijan about the simplification of visa procedures.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix of Formula 1 races in 2021 will be held under new conditions - without spectators, the organizers of the race report. The race will take place on June 6 along the city streets of Baku. The Azerbaijani Grand Prix in 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.