Filed on July 28, 2018 | Last updated on July 28, 2018 at 06.15 am

Now, visa-free travel for UAE residents to Azerbaijan

It applies to anyone with an Emirates ID.

Good news for travelers booking tickets for the upcoming Eid holidays.

As of Thursday, July 26, UAE residents - i.e. anyone with valid residency in the country can avail of the tourist visa to Azerbaijan.

The UAE Embassy in Baku made the announcement on their Twitter handle.

As of July 26, anyone with valid residency in the UAE can obtain a tourist visa for one month upon arrival at the airports of Azerbaijn - UAE Embassy in Baku (@UAEEmbassyAZ) July 27, 2018

The visa on arrival will be valid for one month at Azerbaijan's airports.