COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Azerbaijan (13 April Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

  • Yes

  • Citizens and residents are allowed to enter Azerbaijan.

  • Azerbaijani citizens who have visited countries affected by an outbreak of coronavirus in the last 14 days must also submit a medical certificate for a COVID-19 test to obtain permission to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

  • No with exceptions

  • Restrictions on travelling to and out of Azerbaijan by air or land are in force until 1 June. To obtain special permission to enter Azerbaijan, foreigners must submit a medical certificate after being tested for COVID-19. Issuance of e-visas has been temporarily suspended for all foreign citizens.

Is a test required on arrival?

  • Yes

  • Passengers could be tested on arrival. All arriving travellers are screened for symptoms. Anyone who displays symptoms of COVID-19 will be directed to the medical station at the airport. They may be taken to a quarantine facility or to a hospital.

Test certificate required?

  • Yes

  • A valid certificate for a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours prior to departure to Azerbaijan is required for entry. If the certificate is older than 48 hours prior to the flight, it cannot be used for entry. A rapid result test will not be accepted for entry.

  • The certificate is accepted if obtained via e-mail and printed out, or a paper certificate.

  • Passengers departing from Azerbaijan will require a negative COVID-19 test certificate taken no more than 48 hours before their flight.

  • A test certificate is also required for domestic flights.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

  • Yes

  • All travellers will be subject to health monitoring upon arrival in Azerbaijan and could then be subject to mandatory follow-up measures which could include being transferred to quarantine for 14 days or 21 days. All travellers must observe self-isolation for 14 days.

  • Anyone who displays symptoms of COVID-19 will be directed to the medical station at the airport. They may be taken to a quarantine facility or to a hospital.

  • Based on the above restrictions, all incoming travellers will be subjected to 14 days of quarantine in the best-case scenario and 21 days of quarantine in the worst-case scenario

Recommended App

  • Yes

  • Travellers are advised to download the “e-Tabib” app available for both Android and IOS.

Vaccination Required

  • No

  • A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required for entry into the country.

Airline restrictions

  • Significant

  • Restrictions on travelling to and out of Azerbaijan by air or land are in force until 1 June, except for cargo and charter flights. The details can be found in this link.

  • Domestic flights are operating.

  • All passengers must wear face masks while in the airport and on flights.

  • Passengers must reach the airport at least four hours before departure and must follow the rules, procedures, restrictions, and instructions applicable at the airport.

  • Passengers departing from Azerbaijan will require a negative COVID-19 test certificate taken no more than 48 hours before their flight.

Border restrictions

  • Significant

  • Restrictions on travelling to and from Azerbaijan by air or land are in force until 1 June, except for cargo and charter flights. The details regarding border restrictions can be found in this link

Curfew restrictions

  • Significant

  • Azerbaijan has extended the enforcement of nationwide COVID-19 restrictions until 1 June 2021.

Social distancing restrictions

  • Significant

  • Gatherings of more than five persons are prohibited.

  • Violation of social distancing rules may lead to fines.

Internal travel restrictions

  • Significant

  • Public transportation, including the Baku metro and buses, will remain closed from 20 to 29 March during the Nowruz celebrations.

Non-essential shops open?

  • Yes, with exceptions

  • Most businesses and services are open. Shopping malls remain closed.

Accommodations open?

  • Yes

  • Hotels are open.

Restaurants open?

  • Yes

  • Restaurants are allowed to open with limited operating hours and must close on weekends.

Bars and cafes open?

  • Yes

  • Cafes are allowed to open with limited operating hours and must close on weekends.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

  • Yes

  • Beaches are open.

  • Public catering facilities at beaches are open.

Museums and heritage sites open?

  • Yes

  • Exhibition halls and museums are allowed to open.

Personal care services open?

  • Yes with exceptions

  • Barbershops, cosmetic services, and beauty salons are allowed to open but are closed on weekends.

Events allowed?

  • No

  • All public and private events, including cultural and sports events and wedding parties, have been suspended temporarily.

  • Outdoor sports competitions without spectators are allowed.

Masks required in public?

  • Yes

  • Wearing a face mask is mandatory in public places. Violation may lead fine.

Other

  • Access to parks and recreation areas is permitted.

  • All entertainment activities, venues, and other cultural facilities, including theatres and gyms have been suspended temporarily.

Advice For Travellers

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.

To reduce the risk of infection by this virus if travelling in or from affected areas:

  • Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.

  • Wearing a mask (face covering) is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.

  • Wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser if soap and water are not available.

  • Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

  • Older travellers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to affected areas with their healthcare provider.

  • Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop after visiting affected areas where transmission is occurring