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Azerbaijan

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Overview

Explore Azerbaijan...​ 

Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and its strategic position along the Caspian Sea.

Fun Fact: Azerbaijan is often called the Land of Fire and there are several reasons why! The word 'Azerbaijan' literally means 'protector of fire'; the country is abundant in oil and natural gas; it was a centre of fire worshipping; and fire has always been one the symbols of Baku!

Azerbaijani Flag

3-5hrs

Average Flight Time

Baku

Capital City of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani

Official Language

Azerbaijani Manat

The currency used in Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN), which was introduced in 1992 to replace the Soviet ruble. 

Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences. Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.

GST 

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Azerbaijan has a varied climate, with mild, arid conditions along the Caspian Sea and colder, snowy winters in the mountainous regions. 

The country experiences hot summers in the lowlands and more extreme temperatures and snowfall in the highlands, offering diverse weather across its landscape.

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Country Code: +994

Emergency Contact Numbers

 103        101        102

Visa Guidelines

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Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Azerbaijan.

If your child holds multiple passports and plans to travel with one, while their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip! 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after entry into Azerbaijan

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter Azerbaijan, please click here. 

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • e-visa

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • 90 days from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • 30 days

Application Form

Classification

  • Tourist - Ordinary

Entry

  • Single

Validity (Maximum)

  • 90 days from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • Nationality dependent

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Azerbaijan, Abu Dhabi

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Consulate General of Azerbaijan, Dubai

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This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.