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Azerbaijan

  • Baku
  • Asia
  • Azerbaijani

At a glance

Azerbaijan: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Baku
Population
10,180,770
Area
86,600 km² · 33,436 sq mi
Languages
Azerbaijani, Azerbaijani Sign Language
Currency
Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Calling code
+994
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.az
Landlocked
Yes
More facts
Continent
Asia

Member of

  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Azerbaijan visa requirements

Azerbaijan entry requirements by passport: of 196 passports, 18 can enter without a visa, 4 get a visa on arrival, 101 apply online before they travel and 73 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa on arrival4 passports

e-Visa101 passports

Safety

Azerbaijan safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 3 of 4Reconsider Travel

Due to terrorism, armed conflict, and risk of landmines

US State Dept, updated November 20, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Azerbaijan: frequently asked questions

Azerbaijan visa: do I need one?
Azerbaijan entry requirements by passport: of 196 passports, 18 can enter without a visa, 4 get a visa on arrival, 101 apply online before they travel and 73 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Azerbaijan: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Azerbaijan at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to terrorism, armed conflict, and risk of landmines.
Azerbaijan: what currency is used?
Currency in Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN).
Azerbaijan: what language do people speak?
Languages of Azerbaijan: Azerbaijani, Azerbaijani Sign Language.
Azerbaijan: what is the capital?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.

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