Country Trading Profiles Azerbaijan

Entry requirements

Passport and visa service: The types of visas of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Visa HQ
Diplomatic representations: List of embassies and consulates of the Republic of Azerbaijan around the world
For more information: Embassy of Azerbaijan in Greece
10, Skoufa
106 73 Kolonaki Athens
Phone: 2103632721
Fax: 2103639087
embassy@azembassy.gr

Organizing your trip

Means of transport recommended in town

Recommendation: The public transport is often crowded and in a bad state. However, it is possible to travel by the metro within the capital city during the day (not advised in the evenings because it is too dangerous). Otherwise, use taxis (only specialized companies) which would be a safe and less expensive method to travel in the city.
Maps of urban networks: Maporama
UT Library on line
Mapblast

Means of transport recommended in the rest of the country

Recommendation: The roads are not safe as they are in a bad condition and there is a big risk of being attacked. The situation is similar for trains. It is preferable to stay in the capital or to travel in taxis within the country if required.
Rail companies: Website giving information on the transport in the Republic of Azerbaijan

Flight from Greece: No aircraft company operates direct flight from Athens to Baku. To find out air connections from Greece to Azerbaijan click here

Traveling by yourself

Recommendation: It is strongly advised not to travel alone in the country. It is better to be accompanied by a guide or a taxi driver.
Road maps: Country and road maps
Find an itinerary: Will to go: Itineraries in the Republic of Azerbaijan

Visiting

Different forms of tourism

Historical

The places of interest in the capital city of Baku are the Taghiyeu Historic museum, the Tower of Maiden, the old city centre "Ichari Shahar", the Nizami museum on the Fountain Place and the Palace of the Government.

For more information, visit the website of the Tourism office of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Cultural

The litterature museum of Nizami is interesting to visit.

For more information, visit the website of the national academy of sciences of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Nature

The seafront of Khudat-Yalama offers a magnificent scenery and the possibility of relaxation.

Religious

The Synyk-Kala Minaret (11th century);
The Armenian Church in Baku;

Thermal

The city of Nakhchivan has numerous spas and hotels with natural hot water springs.

Beach

The seafront of Khudat-Yalama offers a magnificent landscape and the possibility of relaxing.

Winter sports

There is no possibility to practise winter sports.

Outdoor activities

It is possible to practise all types of water sports and hiking.

Shopping

Shopping is very limited in the country. However, it is possible to find many luxury shops in Baku.

Top Highlights in the main cities
The old city of Baku
The Fountain Square of Baku

Top highlights of the country
The rocks of Gobustan
The old city of Baku
The Fountain Square of Baku

Tourism organizations: Tourism office of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Eating

Food specialties: The Azerbaijani food has been influenced by the recipes of Turkey and Central Asia.
Among the specialties of the country, we can list:
Plov: meat-based dish, with rice and pine kernels.
Kebabs: spicy lamb-based grills.
Piti: mutton-based soup with chickpeas cooked in a terracotta jar.
Dogva: spinach-based soup, with rice and beef cuts with a yogurt sauce on top.
The very famous Azerbaijani caviar, from the Caspian Sea.
The black tea, very renowned in Azerbaijan.
Drinks: Azerbaijanis drink more tea than coffee. Vodka is also a national drink.
Dietary restrictions: Pork and alcohol consumption is prohibited for Muslims in Azerbaijan.

Paying

Domestic currency: Azerbaijanian New Manat
ISO Code: AZN
To obtain domestic currency: The local currency is the Manat or AZM.
Possible means of payment: MasterCard, Visa and Diners Club cards are accepted in banks, international hotels, restaurants and in some shops (supermarkets and shops selling luxury products). Travelers cheques in USD are accepted in banks at the export rate. It is possible to change currency in the numerous foreign exchange centres, often situated inside shops. Import of foreign currency is controlled at the frontiers of the country (a form has to be filled and preserved, because it is asked for while exiting).
Exchange rate on
Automatic Teller Machines (ATM): To find out the locations of ATMs in in Azerbaijan, click on the link to your credit card: Visa, Mastercard or American Express

Speaking

Official language: Azerbaijani
Other languages spoken: Russian.
Business language: Russian and English
Getting some knowledge: It is difficult to find courses for learning Azerbaijani on the internet. However the website Projet Babel facilitates the meeting of people who speak the language.
Free translation tools: Azersoft - Free English-Azeri Dictionary
Systran - Free English-Russian-English translator of texts and web pages

We can translate your foreign-language documents.

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