Destination Guides
Azerbaijan

 
assport/Visa
 
Passport/Visa

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Passports

Passport valid for at least three months after date of return required by all nationals of countries referred to in chart above.

 
Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

 
Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist, Private, Business and Transit: £27 (single-entry); £54 (double-entry); £167 (multiple-entry). Express visas: £35 (single-entry); £70 (double-entry); £230 (multiple-entry).
Note: Multiple-entry visas are only available for Business or Private visits.

 
Validity

Contact the consulate (or consular section at embassy) for details of visa validity.

 
Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

 
Working Days Required

Three to four days for single-entry, five to seven days for multiple-entry and 48 hours for express visas. This does not count the day of lodging.

 
 
 
ontact Addresses
 
Azerbaijan Republic Ministry of Youth, Sport & Tourism

1072, Baku City, Olimpiya str. 4, Azerbaijan
Tel: (12) 465 6442.
Website: www.mys.gov.az

 
Embassy of the Rebublic of Azerbaijan in the UK

4 Kensington Court, London W8 5DL, UK
Tel: (020) 7938 3412 or 5482 (consular section).
Website: www.azembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1800.
Consular opening hours (located on the lower ground floor of above address): Mon-Fri 1000-1300.

 
Embassy of Azerbaijan in the USA

2741 34th Street, NW, Washington DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 337 3500 or 5912 (consular section).
Website: www.azembassy.com

 
 
 
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Health

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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 travellers 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). Travellers are advised to take out an insurance policy which includes emergency repatriation in case of serious illness or accident.

 
 
 
ublic Holidays
 

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan
New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Day of the Martyrs.
8 Mar Women’s Day.
21 Mar Novruz Bayramy (Persian New Year).
6 Apr Good Friday.
9 Apr Easter Monday.
9 May Victory Day.
28 May Republic Day.
15 Jun Day of National Salvation.
26 Jun Army and Navy Day.
13 Oct End of Ramadan.
18 Oct Day of Independence.
12 Nov Constitution Day.
17 Nov Day of National Revival.
20 Dec Feast of Sacrifice.
31 Dec Day of Azeri Solidarity.

2008
1 Jan
New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Day of the Martyrs.
8 Mar Women’s Day.
21 Mar Novruz Bayramy (Persian New Year). 
21 Mar Good Friday.
24 Mar Easter Monday.
9 May Victory Day.
28 May Republic Day.
15 Jun Day of National Salvation.
26 Jun Army and Navy Day.
2 Oct End of Ramadan.
18 Oct Day of Independence.
12 Nov Constitution Day.
17 Nov Day of National Revival.
9 Dec Feast of Sacrifice.
31 Dec Day of Azeri Solidarity.

 
Note

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Ramazan Bayram, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may continue into Ramazan Bayram itself. Ramazan Bayram and Kurban Bayram may last up to several days, depending on the region.