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e-Visa Rejection Reasons

Learn about common reasons why Azerbaijan e-Visa applications get rejected and how to avoid these mistakes to ensure approval.

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Azerbaijan e-Visa Rejection Reasons

Rejection Statistics

Understanding the numbers behind e-Visa rejections.

95%
Approval Rate

Most applications are approved when submitted correctly.

5%
Rejection Rate

Small percentage rejected due to various issues.

80%
Preventable Rejections

Most rejections could be avoided with proper preparation.

70%
Successful Reapplications

Most rejected applicants succeed when reapplying correctly.

Top 10 Rejection Reasons

Most common reasons why e-Visa applications are rejected.

1
Incomplete Application

Missing required fields or incomplete information in the application form.

Prevention: Complete all mandatory fields and review before submission.
2
Invalid Passport

Passport expired, damaged, or has less than 6 months validity remaining.

Prevention: Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from travel date.
3
Poor Quality Photo

Photo doesn't meet requirements for size, background, or quality standards.

Prevention: Follow photo requirements exactly - white background, recent, clear.
4
Information Mismatch

Personal information doesn't match passport details exactly.

Prevention: Enter information exactly as shown in passport.
5
Security Concerns

Background check reveals security issues or previous violations.

Prevention: Provide accurate information and declare any previous issues.
6
Ineligible Nationality

Applicant's country is not eligible for e-Visa program.

Prevention: Check eligibility list before applying.

Document-Related Rejections

Common issues with submitted documents that lead to rejection.

Passport Issues
  • Expired passport
  • Less than 6 months validity
  • Damaged or unreadable pages
  • Poor quality scan
  • Missing information pages
Photo Problems
  • Wrong background color
  • Incorrect size or format
  • Wearing glasses or hat
  • Poor lighting or quality
  • Not recent (over 6 months old)
File Format Issues
  • Unsupported file format
  • File size too large
  • Corrupted files
  • Low resolution images
  • Password-protected files

Common Information Errors

Mistakes in personal and travel information that cause rejections.

Personal Information Errors
  • Name spelling different from passport
  • Incorrect date of birth
  • Wrong nationality or citizenship
  • Incorrect passport number
  • Wrong passport issue/expiry dates
Travel Information Errors
  • Invalid travel dates
  • Unclear purpose of visit
  • Insufficient accommodation details
  • Wrong entry point selection
  • Inconsistent travel information

How to Avoid Rejection

Best practices to ensure your application is approved.

Double-Check Everything

Review all information multiple times before submission to catch any errors.

Follow Requirements

Strictly adhere to all document and photo requirements without exceptions.

Get Expert Help

Use professional services to review your application before submission.

What to Do if Your Application is Rejected

Steps to take after receiving a rejection notice.

1
Review Rejection Notice

Carefully read the rejection reasons provided in the official notice.

2
Identify Issues

Understand what went wrong and gather correct documents or information.

3
Correct Mistakes

Fix all identified issues and prepare a new, corrected application.

4
Reapply

Submit a new application with all corrections and pay fees again.

Rejection FAQ

No, government fees are non-refundable regardless of the application outcome. However, if you used our service and the rejection was due to our error, we provide a full refund of our service fee.

You can reapply immediately after receiving a rejection notice. There is no waiting period, but make sure to correct all issues identified in the rejection notice before reapplying.

A previous rejection will not automatically affect your new application if you have corrected all the issues. Each application is reviewed independently based on its own merits.

There is no formal appeal process for e-Visa rejections. The best option is to correct the issues and submit a new application. If you believe the rejection was in error, you can contact the ASAN Visa support team.

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