Azerbaijan simplifies visa procedures ahead of Formula 1

President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree March 3 to simplify visa procedures for foreigners to visit Baku for Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe.
Foreigners and stateless persons, arriving in Azerbaijan for Formula 1 will be able to get visas at Azerbaijan’s international airports, according to the decree.
One of the following documents can be considered as a basis for visa issuance:
- a document confirming permanent accreditation in line with rules of the Formula One Management Limited and International Automobile Federation, which are the international organizers of Formula 1;
- a ticket for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe or a document confirming the ticket purchase.
The 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe will be held on June 17-19 in Baku.
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