Azerbaijan is a weird, fascinating country.
Located on the border between Asia and Europe, Azerbaijan has one of those cultures which is particularly difficult to define, as it is a Caucasian country with a large Turkish and Iranian influence, that used to be part of the Soviet Union, so the end result is such a strange mix of opposed cultures that leaves the traveler very confused.
I traveled to Azerbaijan twice.
During this period of time, they introduced an e-visa system so, in only two years, tourism has grown exponentially and the country has started to get significant international exposure.
The weirdness of Azerbaijan is what makes it a particularly interesting country and, in this guide, I have compiled everything you need to know for traveling to Azerbaijan.
For places to visit, don’t forget to check my complete Azerbaijan travel itinerary
COVID travel bans and restrictions for Azerbaijan
According to the official Azerbaijan travel advisory, all travelers wishing to enter Azerbaijan must be fully vaccinated, 2 doses at least.
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How to get a tourist visa for Azerbaijan
e-visa is available for traveling to in Azerbaijan
Since January 2017, you can apply for an e-visa to travel to Azerbaijan and this is the official Governmental portal.
It costs 25USD and takes 3 working days to proceed. If you want an urgent visa, it costs 50USD.
Who can apply for a tourist visa for Azerbaijan?
All countries from this list, which includes all Western nationalities and many more.
How long is the Azerbaijan visa valid for?
The single visa is valid for 30 days within a 90 days window – note that there is no double entry visa.
Registration in Azerbaijan
If you are traveling in Azerbaijan for more than 15 days, you will need to register. You can do it in your hotel or at the police station itself.
For more information, I recommend you read this article from Caravanistan.
Important – Registration is no joke! In 2016, I skipped this registration (at that time, there was not much information about it and the limit was 10 days), so when the police…
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