Travel requirements for Azerbaijan

Entry requirements for Azerbaijan

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive and have 2 blank pages.

Visas

British passport holders normally need a visa (eVisa) to enter.

Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Azerbaijan. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.

Vaccines for travel to Azerbaijan

Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.

• Hepatitis A Recommended

  Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers. Well tolerated and affords long-lasting protection.

  2 weeks before travel
• Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended

  Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago, particularly when visiting areas with limited medical facilities.

• Hepatitis B Consider

  Recommended for those with potential unprotected sexual contact, needle exposure, occupational blood exposure, or healthcare workers.

  3 weeks before travel
• Rabies (Pre-exposure) Consider

  Recommended for those in areas where access to post-exposure treatment is limited, and for long-stay travellers (more than one month).

  4 weeks before travel
• Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider

  Recommended for unvaccinated children under 16 planning stays of more than 3 months, and certain occupational groups with TB exposure risk.

• Typhoid Consider

  Consider for those at increased risk through exposure to poor sanitation or laboratory workers.

  2 weeks before travel

Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Azerbaijan.

Driving in Azerbaijan

To drive in Azerbaijan with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.

IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.