Azerbaijan

Key things to know before your trip

Last update October 16, 2023

Visa-free access for 90 days is granted to citizens of the following countries: Belarus, Georgia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Uzbekistan
For citizens of Qatar, the visa-free period is 30 days
Iranian citizens can enjoy a 15-day visa-free stay, specifically for visits to Nakhchivan
For citizens of all other countries, an online visa (e-visa) can be obtained through the official website

If you're planning to stay in the country for over 15 days (or 30 days for citizens of Kazakhstan), you must register your place of residence within the initial 15 days. Failure to do so or registering late could result in a fine
If you're staying at a hotel, they will take care of your registration for you
If you're renting apartments or staying with relatives, you'll need to handle your registration yourself. This can be done online, after getting the required details from your host or by filling out the registration form together, or you can visit the ASAN service in person
When changing the place of residence, a foreigner must be registered at the new place of residence within 5 working days from the moment of arrival at the new place of residence

Taxi

Navigation on-site

Make sure to install the Maps Me app in advance and download the offline map of Azerbaijan for the specific region you'll be visiting

The official stores of the mobile operators Azercell, Bakcell, and Nar / the official kiosk of these companies at the airport
E-sim (If your mobile supports this feature)
Install the WiFi Map app - the map with WiFi hotspots and passwords, and get a 10% discount on purchasing an e-sim (use promo code 7ECF3FK for SIM card purchase)

Currency exchange

From the Airport to the center

Bus, taxi, pre-ordered transfers

Where to stay

Food

Various types of pilaf, kebabs, meat dishes, dolma, kutabs, vegetable dishes, pastries, tea, and fruit preserves