Azerbaijan travel tips

General guidance for international travellers. Requirements vary by nationality — confirm with the official visa authority for your passport.

Short answer: After your Azerbaijan visa is granted, keep copies of your documents, respect local laws, and confirm entry conditions still match your itinerary.

Practical tips

  • Apply for the ASAN e-visa only through Azerbaijan's official immigration portal.
  • Book Sheki guesthouses early during Nowruz and summer weekends.
  • Carry a scarf for mosque visits in Baku and Ganja.
  • Use licensed taxis or ride-hail from Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
  • Avoid photography near military installations and border checkpoints.
  • Keep digital and paper copies of your visa separate from your passport.
  • Check FCDO advice before travel near Armenia border areas.
  • Exchange manat at banks or official bureaux rather than street dealers.

Travel highlights

Attractions

  • Icherisheher (Old City)
  • Heydar Aliyev Center
  • Gobustan National Park
  • Sheki Khan's Palace
  • Naftalan therapeutic oil baths

Cities

  • Baku
  • Ganja
  • Sumgayit
  • Sheki
  • Lankaran

Best time

April to June and September to October for Baku, Gobustan, and Sheki; January to March for ski slopes near Shahdag.

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