Travel advice for Azerbaijan.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Azerbaijan.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

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Banknotes

in US dollar (USD)

  • Change cash in local currency when outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

Manat AZN

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 3 h

Cultural characteristics

Please observe local customs for dress code and conduct.

Other information

This country is in an active earthquake zone.

Security

  • Travel to the region Nagorno Karabach, to the border areas with Armenia, Iran and the Russian Federation not advised.

  • Si consiglia di rispettare le abituali misure precauzionali contro la microcriminalità.

  • Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

Special legal regulations

  • Photographing military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.

  • Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

National language

Official language

Azerbaijani

Language capabilities

Russian, armenian, english and german

Capital

Baku (Baki)

Country code for calling Switzerland

8 (wait for dialing tone) 10 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220/127 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid after end of stay with visa.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Baku, Icheri sheher (Old City), Böyük Qala Street, 9
Tel.: + 99 412 437 38 50

Opening hours

Banks

10.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 19.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving
  • International driver's licence required for car rentals.

  • CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Minimum risk of malaria.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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