Azerbaijan — Passport and Visa Information
Passports
| Country | Passport Required | Visa Required | Return Ticket Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | No |
Passport valid for at least three months after date of return required by all nationals referred to in chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Some nationals may be eligible for a visa on arrival. Contact the embassy for details of eligibility. All nationals intending to stay more than 30 days must register with the police within three days of arrival.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).
Visa Note
Foreign nationals have to leave Azerbaijan within 48 hours from the expiry date of the visa or extend the visa before it expires at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Address: 4 Shikhali Gurbanov Street, Baku AZ 1009, Republic of Azerbaijan, tel: + 994 12 596 90 00).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Private, Business and Transit: £55 (single-entry); £55 (double-entry); £200 (multiple-entry).
Validity
Single and double entry: up to 90 days. Multiple entry: 1 year.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses.
Working Days Required
Visas are issued in 10 working days.
Travel Warnings
Travel to Nagorno-Karabakh, and to the militarily-occupied area around it, is advised against. For further advice, visitors should contact their local government travel advice department.
The political situation in Azerbaijan is calm. Demonstrations, both opposition and Government sponsored, occasionally take place in Azerbaijan, and mainly in Baku. Opposition rallies are usually heavily policed and there has been violence on occasions. It is advised that visitors keep well away from any official or unofficial gathering of a political nature.
Political rallies or a public gathering of a political nature should be avoided. Azerbaijan faces a threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate and against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners, such as international hotels, restaurants and pubs, as well as energy sector facilities.
Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in Azerbaijan in 2006 resulted in a small number of human fatalities. As a precaution, live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where close contact with domestic, caged or wild birds is likely should all be avoided. Travelers should also ensure that poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Health Care
The health service provides free medical treatment for all citizens. However, state-run services in Azerbaijan are limited. Reciprocal health agreements exist between the UK and Azerbaijan, enabling travelers to receive free or low-cost emergency care. All visitors, including those from the UK, are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance. It is advisable to take a supply of those medicines that are likely to be required (but check first that they may be legally imported). Travelers are advised to take out an insurance policy which includes emergency repatriation in case of serious illness or accident.
Vaccinations
| Vaccination | Special Precaution |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Yes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | Sometimes |
| Rabies | Sometimes |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Yes |
| Yellow Fever | No |
